The Rising Tide of Populism in the Dem Party Spells Trouble for Hillary

[sabrina 1]

169. Frankly I don't care whether the candidate is a man or a woman. So long as they have a RECORD,

unlike Hillary, of opposing all of the neo-liberal policies, both foreign and domestic that have practically brought this country to its knees, and certainly for millions of Americans, that is where they are due to the Corporate leaders we have been scared into electing over the past number of years.

There are so many great Progressive Democrats who are far more qualified to be President than anyone who, eg, voted for the Iraq War. That was a tragic and fatal error of judgement. I prefer to look at someone who got that most important vote, right the first time.

We don't need to settle on just one or two or even three at this point. But it's exciting to start thinking of some real Progressive candidates. A few, like Elizabeth Warren, have been receiving a lot of attention right now. But there are many others. Ron Wyden eg, comes to mind and Alan Grayson among others.

The OP is correct, the younger generation is much more informed than older generations and not at all supportive of the status quo being as how it has so adversely affected their futures. And many Progressives and Progressive Organizations, and also the Unions, are seriously disappointed in the Dem Party's catering to Wall St and to Corporations in general.

This may be the moment that occurs in history every once in a while, where things have reached a point where real change will happen. If it is not THE moment, we certainly are getting there. Too bad it didn't happen sooner, but better late than too late.