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applegrove

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Sun Apr 1, 2018, 07:13 PM Apr 2018

Outlines of a New Democratic Party Emerge

https://politicalwire.com/2018/04/01/outlines-of-a-new-democratic-party-emerge/

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“A new Democratic Party is emerging in congressional primaries across the country, united over the most liberal policies in decades but sharply divided over which candidates to run against President Trump and Republicans in the midterms,” the Washington Post reports.

“The party taking shape will challenge the GOP with a distinct populist tilt, marking a departure from the centrist views that had dominated during the era of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. This year’s candidates have largely endorsed universal health care, a $15 minimum wage, easing the financial burden for college students and tougher gun control.”

“But there is sharp disagreement as more than 1,100 candidates have filed, with disputes over tactics — how to criticize Trump or how best to talk about issues — and sparring over who should be the standard-bearers, either first-time hopefuls or experienced politicians.”

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Outlines of a New Democratic Party Emerge (Original Post) applegrove Apr 2018 OP
Whoever it is, it had be somebody that can attract moderates. Without them, Dems lose. tonyt53 Apr 2018 #1
What's a moderate? n/t leftstreet Apr 2018 #2
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