From remains an unabashed centrist who believes that economic growth, not the economic populism of Sanders or Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is the answer. “It’s important the critical mass in the Democratic party show that it’s the party of opportunity, responsibility and community but not the party of the left,” he insists.

He also argues that the party should not be afraid to talk about law enforcement and developing a system of community policing rather than urging “defund the police”. Likewise it should embrace the idea of legal immigration and a border that is under control. From applauds governors who have made jobs available to people without college degrees.

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    12 days ago

    We need a socialist and progressive movement to co-opt the Democratic party

    People have been trying that for the past 8 years if you haven’t been paying attention.

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      In political terms, that’s known as just starting. As a much broader example, it was only in 1965 that America got (almost) universal suffrage. Depending on the state, that was a problem since 1776.