I've been puzzled by a few people strenuously insisting on this distinction's existence, not knowing why they bothered. I believe I've stumbled upon the Rosetta Stone but 'doomed attempt to non-confrontationally endrun McCarthyism' is a bit sadder than I anticipated.
EthanObamaKeep telling people. "Democratic socialist" is not the same as a "socialist Democrat." 95% of establishment Democrats are Socialist Democrats. 95% of Democratic Socialists are socialists. This country is very allergic to socialists.