Progressives urged to confront electability concerns in upcoming primaries
In a Substack discussion, Perry Bacon, Anat Shenker-Osorio and Michael Podhorzer argue that progressive candidates are neglecting to address electability, especially in swing states.
During the Meeting the Moment program, host Perry Bacon spoke with strategist Anat Shenker-Osorio and former AFL-CIO political director Michael Podhorzer about recent primaries where progressives faced centrist rivals. They contend that progressives fail to make a compelling case for winning in key battleground regions. Podhorzer adds that centrist Democrats often label progressives as unelectable to shift focus away from policy agreement. The trio also examined how media outlets portray both progressive and mainstream Democratic contenders.
Why it matters
The discussion highlights a strategic flaw that could affect progressive influence in upcoming elections.
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