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In reply to the discussion: Which wing of the Democratic Party do you feel fits you the closest? [View all]Algernon Moncrieff
(5,794 posts)Obama vs. Clinton
Dean vs. Kerry
Jackson vs. Mondale
Kennedy vs. Carter
There are competing interests in our party - Labor, Anti-War, Civil Rights, Personal Liberty (these are just four - I could go on). in a broad sense, we all support these things -- but in different orders and different priorities. Remember the first year of Obama and the "I'm sorry you didn't get your pony" flame wars? Not everyone gets their problem solved or considered with the immediacy or importance they attach to it.
There are still primaries to be run, and division in primary season is normal and healthy. After labor day - when the midterms get started in earnest - you will see a far greater sense of unity than you see now. Traditionalists (mostly, but not entirely older Dems) are not thrilled with the role O-C and Sanders are playing. O-C excites a younger, lefter crowd. Will it translate to primary wins for the those she's making appearances for? Assuming we have free and more or less fair elections in 100 days, it will be exciting to see. Conor Lamb will be exciting to watch. Harley Rouda, Kara Eastman, Cori Bush and so many others. I feel like this election could be like '94 was for the House Republicans - the rise of a new generation of leaders.