The newly chosen head of the Dems - the son of Dominican immigrants - has stated his vision for rebuilding his party. He began by admitting the Dem's "are suffering from a crisis of confidence, a crisis of relevance," that they have lost almost almost 1,000 state legislature seats since 2009, and face an uphill task in trying to reclaim majorities in Congress in next year’s midterm elections..
A good beginning.
However, in a nod to Ellison, Sanders, and their far left, Perez said "We need to do more to collaborate with our partners in the progressive movement," which may mollify the progs but does little to assuage the public perception of a Dem party beholden to its increasing demanding loony left.
The battle for top dog - which took two votes - was as competitive as any in my memory and underscored the deep divisions within the party.
America is best served by having 2 strong and relevant political parties. The next few months could determine whether the Dems continue their slide or right their ship. What's it gonna be guys? Another move to the ideological left or a return to the center and genuinely pragmatic liberalism?
A good beginning.
However, in a nod to Ellison, Sanders, and their far left, Perez said "We need to do more to collaborate with our partners in the progressive movement," which may mollify the progs but does little to assuage the public perception of a Dem party beholden to its increasing demanding loony left.
The battle for top dog - which took two votes - was as competitive as any in my memory and underscored the deep divisions within the party.
America is best served by having 2 strong and relevant political parties. The next few months could determine whether the Dems continue their slide or right their ship. What's it gonna be guys? Another move to the ideological left or a return to the center and genuinely pragmatic liberalism?