"Elizabeth Warren" wing of Democratic Party

[Ichingcarpenter]

U.S. Rep.-elect Katherine Clark is progressive, partisan and pragmatic, sees herself in "Elizabeth Warren" wing of Democratic Party




Katherine Clark, elected Tuesday night to represent Massachusetts’ 5th District, will join the minority Democratic Party in Congress at a time when Congress is gridlocked.

Democrats and Republicans show no inclination to cooperate. The Democratic Party is divided between centrists and progressives, with many progressives looking to Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren as a leader.

Clark, like many in the Massachusetts congressional delegation, is a progressive Democrat who is unlikely to break with her party or Democratic President Barack Obama on major policies. However, like most members of Congress, observers say Clark could make a difference if she focuses on a few specific issues.

During her campaign, Clark talked mostly about women’s economic issues. She says the first bill she will sign onto is the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would make it easier for women for prove pay discrimination and enhance penalties for violating the equal wage law. In an interview, Clark indicated that she hopes to hone in on education and energy policy issues as well and would like to work across the aisle to make progress

http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/12/newly_elected_us_rep_katherine.html

[NuclearDem]

1. Growing the EW wing of the party? Sounds good to me.

[Victor_c3]

2. Instead of the word "centrist" they should have used "corporatist" to describe non-progressives

It better describes the divide in the views.

[djean111]

4. Absolutely. "Centrist" really means DINO.

One of those words cleverly chosen to convey a completely different reality.

If the GOP wants to cut food stamps and a Dem wants to increase food stamps, or just hold the line, agreeing to cut food stamps, but not as much as the GOP wanted, is not centrist. It is caving in to the GOP.
Not bipartisan, it is capitulation.

Maybe those who call themselves Centrists should call themselves Capitulators.

[Dustlawyer]

7. They are the "bought off" wing of the Democratic Party!

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

3. Proud member here.

[99Forever]

5. Our numbers grow larger each day.

We will not be denied or silenced.

[MannyGoldstein]

6. You're welcome.

Warmest regards,

Massachusetts

[Ichingcarpenter]

9. Do you have anymore?

To spread around the country?

[MannyGoldstein]

10. Lots

But not so much at Harvard these days.

We do have an amazingly well-run state, but probably more because of our bureaucrats than our politicians.

[hobbit709]

8. AKA the noncorporate stooge wing of the Democratic Party

And I consider myself a part of that.

[Wilms]

11. ^