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W_HAMILTON

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17. Demeaning actual progressive accomplishments by calling it """diet Republicanism""" also doesn't work.

Reply to Autumn (Original post)

Tue Dec 17, 2024, 03:32 AM

Dec 17

Look at all the progressive accomplishments Biden has had during his administration -- and what did it get us?

If progressives want to know why Democrats seem to turn to """diet Republicanism""" ( ), it's because Republicans are (sadly) winning elections.

Casar is a representative in ultra-blue Austin, in a D+21 district. If he and others think that Americans are just foaming at the mouth for more progressive Democrats, start running -- and WINNING -- in red areas. Put that theory to the test. I don't want to hear it from progressive Democrats in D+20 districts -- show me progressive Democrats winning in red districts that say this is the path to electoral success.

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Dems' New Progressive Leader: 'Diet' Republicanism Won't Work [View all] Autumn Dec 16 OP

Damn right, it doesn't work. FoxNewsSucks Dec 16 #1

It's a great read. He seems to know exactly what needs to be done. His comment Autumn Dec 16 #2

The Democratic Party maneuvered itself deftly into being the supporter of the almost universally despised neoliberal Voltaire2 Dec 16 #3

Well said. La Coliniere Dec 16 #11

I was thrilled when I read that Greg Casar was heading up the Progressive Caucus. He is one to watch and Nanjeanne Dec 16 #4

My suggestions: returnee Dec 16 #5

Fight corporatism! Lunabell Dec 16 #13

Agreed! nt returnee Dec 17 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author dalton99a Dec 16 #6

Sometimes you gotta get noticed. The GOP had a grip on Texas long before 2020. Autumn Dec 16 #9

He's not wrong Quiet Em Dec 16 #7

"won't work on the people who Republicans have convinced that school teachers are turning, encouraging or brainwashing Wiz Imp Dec 16 #14

You are right. Quiet Em Dec 16 #15

OMG! I have been waiting for someone to say this for a while! Bettie Dec 16 #8

K/R!!!! progressoid Dec 16 #10

Many good thoughts by Congressman Cesar Janbdwl72 Dec 16 #12

Demeaning actual progressive accomplishments by calling it """diet Republicanism""" also doesn't work. W_HAMILTON Dec 17 #17

Lawrence O'Donnell showed Biden speak about his accomplishments. Of course media shows Trump instead, betsuni Dec 17 #18

Bookmarking because I'm falling asleep. Greg seems to have simple, direct, inclusive, on-point messaging. LeftInTX Dec 17 #19