This isnтАЩt specific to what is going on with Trump being POTUS now or in his first term but just with anyone as POTUS, Democratic or Republican.
Take for instance the Occupy Wall Street movement. It started back in September 2011 but then fizzled out at some point. This was an example of a left wing populist movement that the Democratic Party as a whole failed to capitalize on and instead focused on ensuring President Obama would be re-elected. Sure, Elizabeth Warren unseated Scott Brown in the Senate and along with Bernie Sanders was one of the most sympathetic to the protestors. This particularly pertains to policy.
I agree that focusing on the moment right now while Trump is in office matters.
However, what happens when Trump is out of office? What's the Democratic Party's plan after that? Trump may give Democrats plenty of options for getting elected now but so did Bush Jr in his 2nd term.
I just want this to not just be about winning elections now with Trump as a catalyst.
imo continue to run against Trumpism; for once id like to see the Democrats set the narrative; we always allow the Republicans to define us; i say, fuck that
Comparatively, 2022 was a much better election year for Democrats as opposed to 2010.
However, the Democratic Party needs to do a better job at helping the left channel their anger and agenda into a more productive means of a strategy.
im not sure that your solution wins elections though; i would propose that the number 1 thing to do is, Let Trump Be Trump
This isnтАЩt specific to what is going on with Trump being POTUS now or in his first term but just with anyone as POTUS, Democratic or Republican.
Take for instance the Occupy Wall Street movement. It started back in September 2011 but then fizzled out at some point. This was an example of a left wing populist movement that the Democratic Party as a whole failed to capitalize on and instead focused on ensuring President Obama would be re-elected. Sure, Elizabeth Warren unseated Scott Brown in the Senate and along with Bernie Sanders was one of the most sympathetic to the protestors. This particularly pertains to policy.
i think you are overanalyzing here; all our side needs to do, is basically nothing(and have candidates ready to contest every single election)
I agree that focusing on the moment right now while Trump is in office matters.
However, what happens when Trump is out of office? What's the Democratic Party's plan after that? Trump may give Democrats plenty of options for getting elected now but so did Bush Jr in his 2nd term.
I just want this to not just be about winning elections now with Trump as a catalyst.
imo continue to run against Trumpism; for once id like to see the Democrats set the narrative; we always allow the Republicans to define us; i say, fuck that
100% agree. We may be more on the same page with each other on this just approaching it with different angles I suppose.