The GOP Should Fear The Rise Of Democratic Tories (from a conservative!)

[yurbud]

I know this is from a conservative source, but as more Republican pols and trendsetters back Hillary, this seems to be the direction things are going: as the GOP becomes so virulent in their racism and xenophobia, Democrats will become the more acceptable business party, and the GOP will wither to a niche party for angry, ignorant cranks.

The question is, whether this is what Democratic voters want or need. And whether a new opposition party will form on the right, left, or both.

The opportunity this gives the Democrats is clear: they will have the latitude and incentives to expand their coalition, forming the equivalent of a new American Tory party. Socially liberal in the sense of redistribution and the occasional catering to identity politics appeals, Democrats will have the opening to become even more corporatist and pro-business, collaborating with groups and companies who find the Republicans too toxic to sponsor. This would give Democrats the freedom to ignore a number of their more radical members and just offer lip service to the Democratic Socialism of Bernie Sanders, instead expanding their appeal to suburban voters who have proven more difficult to win in recent years. As the only globalist game in town, the elites will naturally sort into the Democratic coalition, which currently looks to dramatically expand its foothold among the college educated. Republicans will be left with a messy coalition patched together with duct tape, which cannot agree on just about anything, including on whether they agree.

http://thefederalist.com/2016/08/18/the-gop-should-fear-the-rise-of-democratic-tories/

[Tom Rinaldo]

1. Mnny Democratic activists have reaon to fear this also

I can understand how moderate Republicans and sane corporate types may need a new "home" with current Republicans veering off the tracks - but I do not want to see our party hijacked by them.

[LongTomH]

2. I'm afraid we'll see people showing up to defend this!

Look gang, I'm old. I remember JFK; I've read about Harry Truman and FDR. Those are my heroes, and yes, Bernie Sanders is among my new heroes. The Democratic Party has a proud progressive history: Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, support for unions and the middle class.

I do not plan to become adapted to the 'New Democrats' - or the new DU. I will keep fighting for progressive values in the few years left to me.

I'm taking Thom Hartmann's advice on taking over a party; I'm now the Democratic Committeeman for Ward 10 in Kansas City, MO.

[yurbud]

3. I think we have to pursue two tracks: try to reform the Dems from within AND

set a deadline for getting it done when progressives will pick up their marbles and play elsewhere.