You are the one that blamed their losses on labels -- liberals, Democrats, etc.
So, yes, running as an individual that supports progressive policies should solve that problem, yes?
And do you think Democrats in swing districts/states want to lose? Why would they run away from policies that are supposedly so popular with Americans?
Fact of the matter is the Democrats that are mostly winning in those swing areas are more like Jared Golden than AOC. Who is the last ultra-progressive to win in those areas? Maybe John Fetterman ( 
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Speaking of which, we, as progressives, need to start vetting our candidates better. Wanting younger and """non-Establishment""" candidates sounds nice in theory, but it also means they have less history when it comes to championing progressive ideals and proven progressive accomplishments.
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