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[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

they also intentionally lose to keep out any other DEM that challenges the old guard, gop will immediately trying to disown/primary thier own the moment they step out the line.

[–] IronBird@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

100%, that should be more obvious to a growing number of center-leftist types who always vote dem "because the system forces you to".

the DSA seems to be the only smart ones in the room, take over Dem seats silently until you have the majority necessary to force out all leadership at local/state level. once you have control of the pocketbook you have control of the party.

because the majority of US politicians are only in it for the money...you don't need to grab all the seats or even a strong majority, you just need to have more seats than the other group actually acting on principles. the ones in it for the money/status will side with whoever they think can get them another reelection

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

as soon as nyc election was won by zohran, and a number other dem elections as well, they ended the shutdown ealrier hoping they can ride the "honeymoon" to the next election

[–] IronBird@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

i think that is whats behind this latest redestricting push too, break up the progressive seats