• @commie@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    13 months ago

    perot’s campaign had a significant impact on the politics of the 90s, transforming the democrats from a party (accused of) supporting welfare to a party of … well… the fucking clintons.

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      3 months ago

      Bernie had an effect on the party too, except he did it in a way that didn’t backfire for progress.

      Bernie understands it’s far easier to take two steps back under Republicans versus maintaining what we’ve got, let alone making progress.

      • @commie@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        13 months ago

        Bernie had an effect on the party too, except he did it in a way that didn’t backfire for progress.

        if by that, you mean progressing the party to the right, you’re correct. he hasn’t reversed the course of the democrat party at all.

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          He hasn’t? I’m pretty sure universal healthcare is more popular than ever among Democrats; and things like tuition reimbursement would’ve been inconceivable merely 10-years-ago.

          There is ambiguity in your argument of them creeping to the right.

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            13 months ago

            I’m pretty sure universal healthcare is more popular than ever among Democrats; and things like tuition reimbursement would’ve been inconceivable merely 10-years-ago.

            that’s not leftist.