An answer to rebuild.democrats.org about future of Democratic Party:

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3. I agree, but a large part of the problem is that the GOP has been

building the foundation for control since the 1960s.

First, the 1% bought most of the media outlets of any size, allowing them to control the editorial message as well as control what is covered as news.

Second, the 1% have been pushing tax cuts that have steadily shifted the tax burden from the rich to the workers.

Third, the 1% has been waging class warfare in the form of stagnant or falling wages, anti-union laws, and monopoly capitalism. When WalMart is the largest employer in the US, it is terrible news for US families.

Fourth, because of its market share, Texas basically decides for the nation what version of history is presented to children. So what is being taught supports the supply side version of history.

Progressives have a very uphill battle to fight, and as you wrote, it is essential that Democrats present a clear alternative to endless austerity.

What is NOT a surefire way to getting elected is running as almost as right wing as the GOP.