The majorities in the next Congress must push a maximalist agenda and force Republicans to go on the record blocking or obstructing limits on corporate power.
The “Centrists” and “moderates” of the party are demonstrated to be utter frauds. Any one who claims that mantle is basically saying “I’m here to sabatoging this for the Dems”
As always, they’d prefer to lose to the right than win with the left. The latter is a threat to their power in the party and fundraising. The former might kill millions, but they don’t care.
I just want to extend that thinking beyond party political actors to daily drivers of moderation and centrism. Those among us who make the same claims being defended as moderate or a middle ground, are no less cynical in their expression of politics.
But predictable?
The “Centrists” and “moderates” of the party are demonstrated to be utter frauds. Any one who claims that mantle is basically saying “I’m here to sabatoging this for the Dems”
As always, they’d prefer to lose to the right than win with the left. The latter is a threat to their power in the party and fundraising. The former might kill millions, but they don’t care.
I just want to extend that thinking beyond party political actors to daily drivers of moderation and centrism. Those among us who make the same claims being defended as moderate or a middle ground, are no less cynical in their expression of politics.
The friendly handling of Haley Stevens by the Democratic leadership was a real eye opener for me.
It’s hardly the first one - Joe Lieberman was my introduction to the rotating villain.