The centrist Democratic group Third Way recently declared "war" on democratic socialists to head off what they fear could be a far-left hijacking of the party ahead of 2028. - But establishment Democrats have made clear what they're against without making much of a case for what they're for. Why it matters: It's hard to beat something with nothing. - Democratic socialism, whatever you think of it, is easy to grasp: Tax billionaires and redistribute wealth. Provide government-funded health care and child care for everyone. Rely less on markets for housing and education. Empower workers with stronger unions. - The establishment vision is murky. Raise taxes, but not too high; use government to make health care and child care more…
With midterm elections just around the corner, both major political parties are themselves coping with divided constituencies. The Democratic Socialists vie for dominance against more […] Source
President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a string of allies who will remain in critical state positions after next year’s presidential election, and who could thwart a far-right successor.
The moderate, centrist parties that have dominated French politics for decades lost ground in the first round of voting. The second round will take place March 22.
Late night host Bill Maher called NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani a "straight-up communist" and urged the Democratic Party to move more towards the center of the political spectrum. #BillMaher #Mamdani #Democrats
AI:Late-night host Bill Maher criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, labeling his policies as "communist," and called on the Democratic Party to adopt more centrist positions.Open
