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In reply to the discussion: Sanders gets best reception at early 2020 audition [View all]LiberalBob_in_MA
(34 posts)-- then they should officially adopt the policies he is advocating for and that all of us want (I think) -- such as universal healthcare for all, free education at state Universities, campaign finance reform, etc, etc.
Make it part of the Democratic platform in no uncertain terms and as a PARTY repeat these things over and over and over again. They would win in a landslide.
No more "we'll look at it and consider it", or whatever BS. State unequivocally what they stand for.
If they did this -- Bernie would step aside.
Didn't the Democrats 'absorb' competing leftist labor parties in the beginning of the 20th century by taking up their pro-labor issues in a similar manner?
Being "the other corporate party that takes money - but we won't screw you as badly as the Republicans" doesn't cut it.
Who was it that said if you offer the people the choice between a fake Republican and a REAL Republican the people will choose the genuine article every time?