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The Democratic Base Isn't Enough

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The Democratic Base Isn't Enough

Holding on in 2022 means making a play for the center.

Jonathan V. Last
Aug 10, 2021
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The Democratic Base Isn't Enough

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1. Get the Red Dogs

I suspect that some progressives may not buy what John Halpin and Ruy Teixeira are selling. But they ought to listen, good and hard: Because holding the line in 2022 isn’t going to be about turning out the Democratic base. It’s going to be about persuasion.

Here’s Halpin and Teixeira doing the math:

The Democratic Congress…

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