Bread and Butter and Hope - Robert Reich

[yardwork]

1. Mamdani's approach can win for Democrats.

I believe we lost in 2016 and 2024 partly because wealthy donors and old guard consultants pushed for a "moderate" message.

People don't want moderate right now. Yes, Bidenomics was working - but we have to recognize all the people who are left behind in our economy.

Those of us with retirement portfolios, pensions, houses that appreciated in value - to us, things seem ok.

Things are not at all ok for millions of Americans. They do work hard, but companies have abandoned fairness. It's contributing to bigotry between groups, as people blame others for their situation. In fact, the blame lies with the very wealthy, who have grabbed way more than their share.

Yes, the Republicans caused most of this, and then they lie and blame it on Democrats. It's infuriating.

BUT too few Democratic politicians speak out forcefully. Too few have platforms that address the very real struggles of the American poor and middle class.

Good for Mamdani. I hope more Democrats propose radical (yes, I said radical) solutions.