We are finally witnessing the decline of corporate Democrats | Robert Reich
Summary
Progressive Democrats are winning more primary elections, showing a decline in influence for corporate-backed Democrats. Many voters support progressives because they want affordable housing, food, healthcare, and childcare, and want to challenge wealthy corporate interests and Wall Street.Key Facts
- Progressive Democrats, like Angie Nixon, have won important primary elections recently.
- Corporate Democrats are losing strength within the party.
- Some Democrats, like strategist James Carville, believe past progressive campaigns hurt the party in 2016, but this view is debated.
- President Trump’s time in office has revealed corporate greed and favoritism toward big companies and Wall Street.
- Many Americans are now aware of corporate America's negative impact on average workers.
- Voters are supporting progressives to fight for affordable living and to oppose corporate power.
- Michigan’s Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won a primary despite being outspent by huge outside groups supporting his opponent Haley Stevens.
- Outside groups spent over $54 million against El-Sayed, compared to around $5 million supporting him, but he still won.
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