Saturday, September 22, 2018

Progressive Goals Mainstream Not Extreme

Recent takes on Mayor Andrew Gillum’s victory in Florida’s gubernatorial primary range from celebrations of a populist underdog to warnings of socialist ruin, but nearly all commentators seem to agree on one point: It represents a shift toward ideological extremism in the Democratic Party.
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In framing his platform as “extreme,” however, media commentators wrongly suggest his policies appeal only to the fringe. In fact, national polls show broad support for progressive policies like those championed by Gillum. more

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