# Democratic Left Aims for Tea Party Moment

> Democratic left seeks to reshape party with Trump defeat as priority.
- Title: Democratic Left Aims for Tea Party Moment · Nationalpost
- Summary: Democratic left seeks to reshape party with Trump defeat as priority. Democratic left wing aims to reshape party by targeting economic inequality and…
- Keywords: us democratic party, left wing, tea party, midterm elections, economic inequality, corporate power, bernie sanders, democratic socialists of america, our revolution, news, politics, Democratic
- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/news/world/us-democratic-party-left-wing-tea-party
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- Topics: us democratic party, left wing, tea party, midterm elections, economic inequality, corporate power, bernie sanders, democratic socialists of america, our revolution, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Democratic left wing aims to reshape party by targeting economic inequality and corporate power ahead of November elections.