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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party
In reply to the discussion: Sanders Has Already Won [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)23. Good article, I agree he has won part of the debate, but he will need Congress, should he
win the election, to be with him on the changes that will be necessary to even begin the process of repairing the damage done to this country.
AND the Movement he has repeatedly talked about, of millions of Americans who will need to stay involved to make sure it is clear he has the people behind him. It's a big, tough job he has taken on, but the fact that he has gone this far in such a short time with no Corporate money, shows how starved the American people are for this kind of candidate. He should not be unique, he should be the norm.
But yes, he has dropped a huge boulder in the water and hopefully the ripples will spread far and wide, enough to begin the turnaround so badly needed.
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+1 We need a solid eight years of his kind of leadership just get the ball rolling. nt
Snotcicles
May 2015
#11
Thanks, I felt the post was more about the long-term effects, not just one election or one candidate
arcane1
May 2015
#9
I agree with you there. It is the party that has moved away. But we still have a "left" party
arcane1
May 2015
#15
Good article, I agree he has won part of the debate, but he will need Congress, should he
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#23
Both Goldwater and Perot had major political impact despite losing, for similar reasons.
tblue37
Jul 2015
#28
The DNC will be forced to answer the question "whose side are you really on?" n/t
arcane1
Sep 2015
#31