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Bernie is neither a New Deal Democrat nor a full blooded socialist. If elected he would, provided the Congress is willing, make the country more just, egalitarian and fair. Unlike Trump he wouldn’t lay waste to our democracy, constitution, institutions,…
Declaring “War” on the Democratic Party Establishment is strategically misguided. It may feel good, but it’s akin to shooting yourself in the foot. Come fall, if Bernie wins the nomination, he will need the help of the Democratic Party Establishment,…
Flexibility has been a hallmark of great progressive and left politicians and leaders. A refusal to make any adjustments in program, demands, and organizing themes, no matter what the situation, may seem admirable on its face, but in a political…
Biggest winner last night: Elizabeth Warren. I thought she killed it in many ways. Biggest loser: no contest, Bloomberg. He came up empty. Or, to use a baseball metaphor, struck out looking.
I keep hearing, and I have no reason to think otherwise. that Trump will run on the strength of a strong economy. What should Democratic presidential candidates and the eventual standard bearer do in that case. Give no ground. Challenge…