perot’s campaign had a significant impact on the politics of the 90s, transforming the democrats from a party (accused of) supporting welfare to a party of … well… the fucking clintons.
He hasn’t? I’m pretty sure universal healthcare is more popular than ever among Democrats; and things like tuition reimbursement would’ve been inconceivable merely 10-years-ago.
There is ambiguity in your argument of them creeping to the right.
I’m pretty sure universal healthcare is more popular than ever among Democrats; and things like tuition reimbursement would’ve been inconceivable merely 10-years-ago.
perot’s campaign had a significant impact on the politics of the 90s, transforming the democrats from a party (accused of) supporting welfare to a party of … well… the fucking clintons.
Bernie had an effect on the party too, except he did it in a way that didn’t backfire for progress.
Bernie understands it’s far easier to take two steps back under Republicans versus maintaining what we’ve got, let alone making progress.
if by that, you mean progressing the party to the right, you’re correct. he hasn’t reversed the course of the democrat party at all.
He hasn’t? I’m pretty sure universal healthcare is more popular than ever among Democrats; and things like tuition reimbursement would’ve been inconceivable merely 10-years-ago.
There is ambiguity in your argument of them creeping to the right.
that’s not leftist.
It’s never left enough; just like the overton-window of the right.