Many think Kamala Harris should embrace economic populism. But Harris is running a conservative campaign because, after decades of Democrats’ rightward slide, she may not have a credible alternative.
Just learning about path dependency…curious to hear how(/if) you think the left’s current choices (or lack thereof) are defining or constraining our future potential
Definitely, I think the choice to do politics through the Democratic Party is really shackling us. But even if we're on a certain path, it is possible through great effort — and if there's a will to do something hard — to get on a different path.
Yes I have! I think it's really interesting and I think it validates the idea that the Democratic brand is toxic but progressive ideas can get a hearing even in deep red states if they are not packaged as Democratic. Unfortunately it sounds like Osborne has some anti-immigration positions which is regrettable. But I still think the overall experiment is worth thinking about, and it's not clear how deeply held his immigration positions are.
Neal! Hugh thanks for this piece - I knew I would both learn a lot and agree with you when I had the time to come around a read it.
Thanks Daniel!
Just learning about path dependency…curious to hear how(/if) you think the left’s current choices (or lack thereof) are defining or constraining our future potential
Definitely, I think the choice to do politics through the Democratic Party is really shackling us. But even if we're on a certain path, it is possible through great effort — and if there's a will to do something hard — to get on a different path.
Great piece, Neal, truly.
On the subject of the last couple of grafs, have you been paying any attention to the Osborn campaign?
Yes I have! I think it's really interesting and I think it validates the idea that the Democratic brand is toxic but progressive ideas can get a hearing even in deep red states if they are not packaged as Democratic. Unfortunately it sounds like Osborne has some anti-immigration positions which is regrettable. But I still think the overall experiment is worth thinking about, and it's not clear how deeply held his immigration positions are.