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In reply to the discussion: Everyone In America Is Even More Broke Than You Think [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)a progressive era of an expanding middle class. conservative economistS believed that stagflation couldn't occur. when it did, the GOP claimed that progressivism caused stagflation and set the stage for dismantling progressive programs beginning in the 1980s with the election of Republican Ronald Reagan.
Which party gets the presidency matters tremendously. Who wins the Democratic primary not very much at all, except for the issue of electability. Ideologically the only and Bernie are actually pretty similar, differing in their beliefs about what can be accomplished now. in practical terms, Hillary's goals are based on not having control of both houses of Congress. Bernie's goals presume a national mandate for giant change. political scientists tend to believe The results would be limited and pretty similar, although ability in dealing with Congress/obstruction could make a difference.