Thomas Frank: How the Democrats could win again, if they wanted

[QC]

But the media and political establishments, I suspect, will have none of it. They may hate Donald Trump, but they hate economic populism much more. If history is a guide, they will embrace any sophistry to ensure that the Democrats do not take the steps required to broaden their appeal to working-class voters. They will remind everyone that Clinton didn’t really lose. Alternately, they will blame Sanders for her loss. They will decide that working-class people cannot be reasoned with and so it is pointless to try. They will declare – are already declaring – that any Democratic effort to win over working-class voters is a capitulation to racism. Better to lose future elections than to compete for the votes of those who spurned their beloved Clinton.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/29/how-the-democrats-could-win-again-if-they-wanted?CMP=fb_gu

I wonder what Thomas Frank's DU handle is....

[jalan48]

1. Change means some people will lose power in the Party.

Wealthy, entrenched elites aren't interested in sharing or losing power to economic populists. If the current leadership is held responsible for the current catastrophe that will happen. If they can convince the rank and file that others are responsible for the debacle, then they can continue to keep their positions.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

2. Nobody needs to lose power if we nominate Bernie! He's the ultimate inclusive candidate... except for Nazis, racists, homophobes, xenophobes, etc.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!

[jalan48]

3. Moneyed elites know they would lose power if a person like Bernie was nominated.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

4. Maybe just what the country needs!