Strategist who aided resurgence after Reagan says party should focus on ‘fundamentals’ – but cautions against leftward drift

From remains an unabashed centrist who believes that economic growth, not the economic populism of Sanders or Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is the answer. “It’s important the critical mass in the Democratic party show that it’s the party of opportunity, responsibility and community but not the party of the left,” he insists.

He also argues that the party should not be afraid to talk about law enforcement and developing a system of community policing rather than urging “defund the police”. Likewise it should embrace the idea of legal immigration and a border that is under control. From applauds governors who have made jobs available to people without college degrees.

  • ToastedPlanetOP
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    6 days ago

    Also, a great out of context quote that somehow works better out of context at showing how bad these ideas are.

    “You’d think the Democrats would do better. I look at it from that perspective and so are we in as deep trouble as we were in 1984, 1988? Probably not. But there are trends like what’s happening among working-class voters of all colours and ethnic groups that are concerning. If they aren’t arrested, they could lead us into the wilderness again.”

    • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
      17·
      6 days ago

      Cheryl, it sounds like grandpa is off his meds again. Can you get him into the living room and in front of the TV so he doesn’t scare the kids?