LOS ANGELES — There were Sen. Bernie Sanders impressions, glasses raised to happy comrades and hating on the capitalist system.
The pizza, snacks and alcohol were Kirkland Signature brand, Costco's finest. Speakers blared — among other songs — N.W.A's "F--- Tha Police." People wore pins that read "Tax the rich."
It was election night with the Democratic Socialists of America, and the Los Angeles chapter was celebrating. Spirits were high. Temperatures were low. Cold rain drenched beanies and Bernie caps at the late-night outdoor party.