Democratic strategist calls for ‘new generation of leaders’ as party plots response to Trump’s victory (www.theguardian.com)

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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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[-] Bronzebeard@lemm.ee 1 points 5 months ago

His name being "From" makes this difficult to parse.

[-] skeezix@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

I imagine the confusion has been lifelong and started in kindergarten.

[-] floofloof@lemmy.ca 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

We're all here to hear it all from Al From here.

[-] ToastedPlanet@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 5 months ago

Also, a great out of context quote that somehow works better out of context at showing how bad these ideas are.

“You’d think the Democrats would do better. I look at it from that perspective and so are we in as deep trouble as we were in 1984, 1988? Probably not. But there are trends like what’s happening among working-class voters of all colours and ethnic groups that are concerning. If they aren’t arrested, they could lead us into the wilderness again.”

[-] ToastedPlanet@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 5 months ago

The Democratic strategists predictably have both learned nothing from this losing this election and are planning on shifting the party to the right. Accelerationism is useless. There was no leverage over the Democrats, instead they are going to chase after moderates and conservatives who voted. If we are lucky enough to have another election, please vote and encourage other people to vote.

[-] Sixtyforce@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago

lolwut, maybe read your own post it's contradictory.

What USA needs is more political parties.

[-] ToastedPlanet@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 5 months ago

The US has more political parties. What we need is a voting system where third parties are not spoiler candidates.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7tWHJfhiyo

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[-] Masta_Chief@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago

We need Ben Wikler as the new DNC head or we're all doomed (again)

[-] ToastedPlanet@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 5 months ago

We need people with better ideas. Progressive and socialist ideas specifically.

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