The article calls this a “grass roots movement.” I think it is more an attack on entrenched party members who are no longer in touch with their constituents. This reports on Ayanna Pressley beating a 10-term congressman. And, we of course know all about Ocasio-Cortez.
Grassroots activists on the left have a mixed record in Democratic primaries this election year, but the self-described progressive movement has scored enough victories to suggest its popularity is based on more than just protesting the Trump White House. The movement is also remolding the Democratic Party into a younger, more diverse and decidedly liberal party.
How can they become more progressive/socialist than they already are?
At least, it appears there are those within the DimocRAT party who are sick and tired of Pelosi, Waters, Schumer, and so on. Sadly, they also support jerks like Booker and Ellis.
If anything, I see this movement as actually being a plus for Trump Supporters.
The GOP is also transforming itself. Lots of establishment types are either retiring or simply not running for reelection. Does this mean the GOP will become more centerist?
More of this @ Democratic Party Transforming as it Searches for Leaders
“We are in the midst of a constitutional crisis... The Democratic Party is now a socialist party” @ Doug Ross @ Journal: “We are in the midst of a constitutional crisis... The Democratic Party is now a socialist party”
