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In reply to the discussion: What message would we send if we quickly rejected Bernie and crowned HRC? [View all]kenfrequed
(7,865 posts)This is about the message about assuring the party recognizes that there are progressive positions on economic issues and that it ought to run on them. Even if Hillary does win the primary I want to be sure that she knows that we want in increased minimum wage, a stronger social security system (smash the cap!), and policies that are going to be more directed at helping citizens than banks.
If she really embraces this then it will all be worthwhile. If Sanders gets the nomination that will be even better for my money. But ultimately this is about sending a signal to the party about where the majority of the American people really stand. I know third-way wants everyone to believe that excessive progressivism doesn't sell but there have been a number of supposed red states that have passed minimum wage increases as ballot initiatives. Imagine if we actually ran that way.