For me. it's pretty clear why Democrats popularity is not increasing as Trump/MAGA popularity decreases. It's part and parcel of the very same argument that BOTH sides have favored the 1% over the rest of us. BOTH sides are viewed as the problem, so almost every election becomes an anti-incumbancy vote. (Very interesting to see how Plattner outperformed Mills.)
So there is a tight rope that Dems need to walk. For me, the Ossoff ad is on the money and 100% the correct messaging. Having said that, Ossoff has been in office since 2020. Is he part of the solution or part of the problem? Is it a campaign ad to get elected with a return to business as usual favoring the 1% thereafter, or will it be meaningful reform thereafter? (https://substack.com/@wpag/p-170134422)
Despite continued assaults on our voting rights, I remain convinced that Dems will do well in 2026/28 based on an anti-Trump/MAGA vote given their unpopularity which is only going to continue to decline in the coming months. The question becomes will Dems deliver results or is it business as usual? Very much an open question and with Schumer and Jefferies, I have my doubts about delivering in a way that aligns with building "community" for the voters vs. the 1%. But hopefully we will have enough new blood coming on board in the next two years that truly believes in the Ossoff type messaging and we change people's lives. (And we're going to have to given the coming dire problems that will be emerging as a result the Iran War.)
Well Said… I also hope an honest, charismatic leader will emerge from the new blood. Someone who can own up to Dems complicity in our dysfunction since the ‘90’s and compellingly describe the needed changes in governance. Not overwhelm the public with an ‘all at once’ “revolution” (a la Bernie) but at least admit that it will be a step by difficult step process that will take hard work by them, The People in every state over years (I.e well beyond his/her own term in office.) Kinda like what the gop has been doing since the Powell Memo in the ‘70s to cement control by the wealthy minority.
The Biden economy was according to The Economist: "the envy of the world". In TrumpWorld Biden "destroyed the economy" & had "worst inflation in history" & thanks to Trump we're now in a "Golden Age". Trump & Co project corruption & fraud.
The November election is existential for social justice & Democracy. To resist MAGA gangster grifter authoritarianism, we need a Blue Tsunami.
United we can help restore the social justice & Democracy that Trump & his uber wealthy authoritarian gangsters have taken away.
Is it corruption? Most of what the oligarchs and wealthy corporations do is legal, because they control who writes the laws. Looking forward to the day when we can say it’s ‘unregulated capitalism’ that is causing all the problems and pain and destruction of our planet and its living inhabitants.
Yes after SCOTUS continued to show their contempt for the American people by a deeper darker decision to cut us off at our knees Kat and Anand you show a way forward. Our city and surrounding areas have a mutual aide system that has brought joy and community to our work- it’s the People and the power we hold. Not only does mutual aide help feed and house people those doing the work of making sure that happens begin to see their inner power and embrace their non violent fight for the people and against facism.
For me. it's pretty clear why Democrats popularity is not increasing as Trump/MAGA popularity decreases. It's part and parcel of the very same argument that BOTH sides have favored the 1% over the rest of us. BOTH sides are viewed as the problem, so almost every election becomes an anti-incumbancy vote. (Very interesting to see how Plattner outperformed Mills.)
So there is a tight rope that Dems need to walk. For me, the Ossoff ad is on the money and 100% the correct messaging. Having said that, Ossoff has been in office since 2020. Is he part of the solution or part of the problem? Is it a campaign ad to get elected with a return to business as usual favoring the 1% thereafter, or will it be meaningful reform thereafter? (https://substack.com/@wpag/p-170134422)
Despite continued assaults on our voting rights, I remain convinced that Dems will do well in 2026/28 based on an anti-Trump/MAGA vote given their unpopularity which is only going to continue to decline in the coming months. The question becomes will Dems deliver results or is it business as usual? Very much an open question and with Schumer and Jefferies, I have my doubts about delivering in a way that aligns with building "community" for the voters vs. the 1%. But hopefully we will have enough new blood coming on board in the next two years that truly believes in the Ossoff type messaging and we change people's lives. (And we're going to have to given the coming dire problems that will be emerging as a result the Iran War.)
Well Said… I also hope an honest, charismatic leader will emerge from the new blood. Someone who can own up to Dems complicity in our dysfunction since the ‘90’s and compellingly describe the needed changes in governance. Not overwhelm the public with an ‘all at once’ “revolution” (a la Bernie) but at least admit that it will be a step by difficult step process that will take hard work by them, The People in every state over years (I.e well beyond his/her own term in office.) Kinda like what the gop has been doing since the Powell Memo in the ‘70s to cement control by the wealthy minority.
Sadly, agree. Thanks for putting it so well. (Almost as good as Giridharadas ;) ).
Hard to watch news people trying too hard to be relevant. Good to see the publicity for good people and causes.
Excellent clip on what needs to be done. Well done, Anand and Kat! Keep the spirit moving forward!
Kat was provocative and persuasive at the same time. Something different and useful should certainly be attempted.
I didn't know about Kat before so I appreciate you sharing this Anand!
Candidate for Senator in Maine seems to be on the move
And Sherod Brown….
Recent decision by Supreme Court makes all more challenging I think
The Biden economy was according to The Economist: "the envy of the world". In TrumpWorld Biden "destroyed the economy" & had "worst inflation in history" & thanks to Trump we're now in a "Golden Age". Trump & Co project corruption & fraud.
The November election is existential for social justice & Democracy. To resist MAGA gangster grifter authoritarianism, we need a Blue Tsunami.
United we can help restore the social justice & Democracy that Trump & his uber wealthy authoritarian gangsters have taken away.
Resist MAGA gangster authoritarianism! #VoteBlue!
Today Hungary, tomorrow the United States...
Is it corruption? Most of what the oligarchs and wealthy corporations do is legal, because they control who writes the laws. Looking forward to the day when we can say it’s ‘unregulated capitalism’ that is causing all the problems and pain and destruction of our planet and its living inhabitants.
Can we Get these intelligent sensible people into our government? Both Kat & Anand !
Yes after SCOTUS continued to show their contempt for the American people by a deeper darker decision to cut us off at our knees Kat and Anand you show a way forward. Our city and surrounding areas have a mutual aide system that has brought joy and community to our work- it’s the People and the power we hold. Not only does mutual aide help feed and house people those doing the work of making sure that happens begin to see their inner power and embrace their non violent fight for the people and against facism.