What ARE LITMUS tests for Dems?

[Azathoth]

20. I'd argue that Dems should avoid making any cultural issue a litmus test

Because, by definition, they are condemning themselves to minority status in certain parts of the country. Some cultural issues, e.g. LGBT and minority rights, can be framed as objective legal principles, which means they could potentially be litmus tests. But despite court decisions, issues like gun control and abortion are frankly pure cultural issues with persuasive arguments on either side.

Dems should instead unify around basic principles: ensuring that everyone who works can earn enough money to support themselves and their families, ensuring that everyone has access to affordable healthcare, ensuring that workers' rights and unions are protected, etc. Anyone who takes issue with those basic propositions shouldn't call himself a Democrat.