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Democratic Left Aims for Tea Party Moment
Democratic left seeks to reshape party with Trump defeat as priority.
In brief
Democratic left seeks to reshape party with Trump defeat as priority. Democratic left wing aims to reshape party by targeting economic inequality and corporate power ahead of November elections. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Democratic Left Resurgent
A resurgent American left aims to reshape the Democratic Party ahead of November's midterm elections.
Primary Wins Compare to Tea Party
Democratic primary victories draw comparisons to the 2008 Tea Party movement that pushed Republicans sharply rightward.
Left Wing Unity
Leftists unite over economic inequality, corporate power, and defeating Trump as their priority.
Left Wing Gains Momentum
Five Democratic Socialists of America candidates won nominations in left-leaning districts, growing the group from two to seven members.
Our Revolution's Influence
Our Revolution expects up to 22 new allies in the House and six in the Senate, demanding influence in return.
Left Wing Demands Leadership
Left-wing activists want leadership to earn their votes after potential Democratic victory.
“We are not junior partners anymore. If our movement delivers the majority, leadership is going to have to earn our votes.”
What it means
Democratic left wing aims to reshape party by targeting economic inequality and corporate power ahead of November elections.
