• _stranger_@lemmy.world
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      There have always been factions in the main parties. Obama was part of a wave of more progressive Democrats that pulled away from the moderate liberalism of Clinton.

      There are also formal sub parties like the Blue Dog Democrats and the New Democrat Coalition, the us news media just doesn’t report on them the way European news does for parties.

      Even AOC and “the squad” are considered a faction with followers and enemies. The fact that the media is focusing on her and de facto making her the face should be a pretty big signal to the other party leaders that they need to get their shit together or be swept aside. Hopefully they fall in line to help her.

      • UltraGiGaGigantic@lemmy.ml
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        There have always been factions in the main parties.

        It’s almost like 2 political parties is insufficient representing the people.

        With state level electoral reform, we can ensure equal access to our electoral process for all political parties willing to run.

        Electoral Reform Videos

        First Past The Post voting (What most states use now)

        Videos on alternative electoral systems

        STAR voting

        Alternative vote

        Ranked Choice voting

        Range Voting

        Single Transferable Vote

        Mixed Member Proportional representation

      • Queen HawlSera@lemm.ee
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        Sadly my expectations for the Democrats is that they will ignore every red flag on their way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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            The democrats will never drop their rabid anti gun stance. They will never stop pursuing full disarmament. Beto gave up the game in texas, he should have pretended to care about people’s right to bear arms. But the zealot couldnt contain his gleeful enthusiasm to see the working class disarmed. Times have not changed as we can see through David Hogg’s ascension in the party.

            Not even a insurrection and blatant disregard for other civil liberties the democracts currently hold dear will shake them from this losing policy.

            We live in the shitter multiverse. No one will protect us but ourselves. Not the justice system, not our constitution, not even the democratic party itself.

            If you can’t see this now, given current and past events, there is no need to type any further.

            SocialistRA.org

      • farngis_mcgiles@sh.itjust.works
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        lol obama was about as progressive as george w bush in fact he killed a lot more poor middle easterners than bush. he campaigned on a pile of lies he never planned to implement