First, the Establishment Democrats. This is the party’s old guard, literally. Mostly older, deeply attached to the legacy of Obama and Clinton, and obsessed with recreating that era. Many are Black and wield massive influence over the party’s leadership. - ThreadSky

rotimia.bsky.social • 61 days ago

First, the Establishment Democrats. This is the party’s old guard, literally. Mostly older, deeply attached to the legacy of Obama and Clinton, and obsessed with recreating that era. Many are Black and wield massive influence over the party’s leadership.

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rotimia.bsky.social•61 days ago

Establishment Dems love identity politics and "woke capitalism"—talking representation while keeping corporate donors interested. They believe elections are won by reassembling the Obama coalition, ignoring how much the political landscape has changed since 08 and Bill Clinton.

rotimia.bsky.social•61 days ago

Then, the Moderates (New Democrats): young, pragmatic, business-friendly. Their pitch? The party should stay center-left, focus on economic growth, and avoid culture war fights. They see progressives as a liability.

rotimia.bsky.social•61 days ago

Moderates believe the party loses when it goes too far left. They want to keep the donors happy while appealing to urban/suburban professionals with market-driven policies. Bring in rural voters by avoiding culture war fights.

rotimia.bsky.social•61 days ago

Then Progressives. They want big change—Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, wealth taxes—but they don’t actually have a leader. Bernie is too old. No one else has fully stepped up. They’re loud but lack real institutional power. Zero ability to run national candidates, obsessed with purity tests.

rotimia.bsky.social•61 days ago

Then the last is Democratic Socialists, they aren’t really Democrats at all. They hate the party but don’t have the numbers or infrastructure to start their own. So they exist in a parasitic relationship with the Dems while blaming moderates/establishment for everything.

rotimia.bsky.social•61 days ago

Democratic Socialists couldn’t even agree on AOC. They turned on her for being too close to Biden, but they have no one else with her level of influence. Meanwhile, they struggle to win statewide races effectively when they do. Lots of energy, little execution.

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