Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Donald Trump is not far right. [View all]andym
(5,441 posts)but Trump is far right in ways that even Reagan and GW Bush weren't. Trump is an authoritarian with fascist tendencies. Fascism from Wikipedia: "characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and of the economy." Nationalism is the theme of a far right winger, and that is Trump's calling card. He has even called himself a nationalist. He would like to think of himself as the head of a cult. Now, his economics and social ideals mostly pander to American rightists (who are not fascists) with some exceptions (like accepting gays, or being in favor of importing drugs from Canada), but he does not truly support the absolute free market that American conservatives so favor.
Trump hasn't seized power like a true fascist, but the underpinnings of fascism are there. For example. he seeks to weaken the free press, etc. There is no serious equivalence on the left for the Democratic Party-- candidates would have to be on the road to communism to be true polar opposites to Trump.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden