2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Is anyone here in favor of third way/new democrats? [View all]UnFettered
(79 posts)I know there not popular in here or on a national level, but they could be helpful at state and local elections. A very left progressive platform isn't going to win in all areas of the country. As stated in a previous post the past Louisiana governors election is a great example. A blue dog democrat can win and be more appealing in more traditional conservative areas.
I don't know where I fall with them as far as the issues go though I'm all over the board. I'm technically not even a democrat so my openion most likely matter little on here. I'm just stating what I saw in our last governors election here. I can honestly see that same pattern winning elections in red states. I think a lot of people would embrace a moderate considering how far right the GOP has gone. It may not be progesive, but it's far better than the alternative.