Populist Reform of the Democratic Party
In reply to the discussion: What are the PROBLEMS Populists want to fix? [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)those who sellout the Public for personal gain'. That process appears to have been started however, by the voters.
See eg, the 2010 Election. Nearly all Progressive Dems held their seats. Blue Dogs however, did not.
Why did that happen? I think partially because when Progressives became angry over Dems caving on policies, especially when they were in the MAJORITY, they were told it was the Blue Dogs who were to blame. Of course most of us did not buy that. But the voters responded by refusing to keep them in DC.
Then of course, the anti populist/liberal policy Third Wayers, again 'blamed the voters' back tracking on their claim that Dems could not implement Dem policies in the MAjority because of Blue Dogs, and claimed the opposite, 'we needed them'.
Once again, in this recent election, voters took matters into their own hands.
While not enthusiastic at all over National Politics, they went out across the country and voted for Progressive Ballot Issues, locally.
So whether it is an organized movement or not, voters are addressing the problems.
We have to accept that to turn things around is not going to happen overnight.
It took decades for money to buy the Republican Party and much of the Dem Party.
It has to be done in stages. We cant just take the 'money out of politics' by focusing on National Elections.
So imo, starting Locally is where to begin rebuilding the Dem Party. And that has already begun.
So what can Populists do to speed up that process, is my question?
Voters are not stupid, contrary to what DC insider appear to think.
They have started the ball rolling so how to keep it rolling is the question.