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Comment by inamberclad

6 hours ago

Sadly I think not. They had their opportunity in 2020.

Biden ran on a platform of Back to Normal. That’s what voters wanted after four years of crazy.

I think the zeitgeist today is different. Because Trump has dialed the crazy up to eleven in his second term and a lot of Dems are now pissed. That’s why democratic socialism/leftism is having a resurgence. And, based on what I’m seeing on the ground, there’s now a strong appetite for justice and retribution.

  • We're a little over 1 year in and the sudden ramp up feels absolutely nuts. In 2028 people will start to feel like it's normal. Just look at places like Russia. Everyone is used to the corruption and thinks it works well enough for them, so they fear any change will be worse. A lot of Americans have already stopped denying the corruption like they did last term, and have retreated into saying, "yeah, it's bad, but (other candidate) would be worse." Same terrifying mindset.

  • Progressive resurgence is because the economy and housing is unaffordable thanks to tariffs and a pointless war.

    And the president who repeatedly says he doesn't care.

    The dems need to run on fixing the economy and not retribution. They can go after him once they're in power, but don't run on it.

    • Honestly, I don't know that going after them is going to work out. It turns into a media circus and the propaganda media excels as using that circus to sap support. I really think that they need to run on fixing living. Most people don't feel like they're a part of the economy. It's a "that's something rich people worry about". Simpler message will resonate deeper. We want to bring the American dream back to reality.

      Focusing on real results will eventually sap away the power of the distractions.

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    • >> The dems need to run on fixing the economy and not retribution. They can go after him once they're in power, but don't run on it.

      This isn’t going to work. Not this time. Because it’s basically classic Democratic centrism and Dem voters are fed up with it. We are already seeing evidence of this in all the special elections and primaries. By the time this November’s election is over, it will be undeniable.