EPISODE · Apr 21, 2025 · 27 MIN
Are Democrats Having a MAGA Moment?
from Middleweight Politics: Political Analysis for the Independent Voter · host Dan Sally & Shawn Griffiths
With only 562 days until the 2026 midterm elections, pundits have begun making predictions, and the Democrats' progressive wing has been very publicly asserting itself. In recent weeks, AOC and Bernie Sanders have held a series of high-profile rallies across the country, and activists have threatened primary challenges against centrist incumbents. Some see this as the bold shift the party needs to reconnect with young and working-class voters. Others worry it could push moderates away at a critical moment. In this episode, Dan and Shawn discuss how a progressive shift could help Democrats reclaim working-class voters lost to Trump, but also widen the ideological gulf between the two parties, fueling even greater polarization. (Photo credit: Gage Skidmore)
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Are Democrats Having a MAGA Moment?
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