AXIOS (Mike Zapler) - The Democratic establishment's ideas deficit
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…
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…Open