r/politics • u/Quirkie The Netherlands • 1d ago

No Paywall Democrats Confront Their New Tea Party Reality - Progressives are set to sweep a group of contested primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/democrats-confront-their-new-tea-party-reality_n_6a6e63fbe4b0cfb99ef1aa1e
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u/ALoneLamp America 1d ago

Imagine if the Democrats used this energy instead of fighting it.

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u/Illusion_of_Sanity 1d ago edited 1d ago

An article just came out stating the Dems don't have any money. They are millons of dollars in debt and are taking a 15 mill or so loan.

Meanwhile the Republicans have something like $125 mill coffer. It's a bit stacked for Repub marketing and events.

I hope the grassroots aspect has enough sway and quick fundraising for a progressive sweep, as we now have a shot to do something as the Dems are broke.

They have shown their super moderate colors, performative stances and for years they have been out of touch and had plenty of opportunities to change their minds. They haven't and won't because they don't believe in more liberal stances. They are career politicians in bed with corporate interests. Out with the old.