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[–] UnexpectedBehavior@lemmy.world 113 points 6 days ago (62 children)
[–] Kirp123@lemmy.world 73 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (9 children)

Unless you change how elections work and how politics are funded a new party in the US will always be dead on arrival.

A Bernie - AOC party would face immense hurdles as they lack the infrastructure and the funds the Democratic party has in place. On top of that corporate and oligarchic interests would all make sure to put in enough funding to ensure they will fail.

I love the energy but you have to be realistic. Their best bet would probably be to reform the Democratic Party from the inside.

[–] WorkersCorps@sopuli.xyz 34 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Absolutely agreed. First thing we have to try is to make the party reform themselves. AOC and Bernie have the formula already - the DNC needs a massive push. Like a concerted pressure campaign.

It's not going to be easy but fighting a lawless MAGA with Dems who seem to be stuck in 2012 would be much more difficult. At least now we have some hope because at least these two are out there building the support.

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