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In reply to the discussion: The imminent backlash of the Democratic Left. [View all]davidthegnome
(2,983 posts)One thing that occurs to me, is that if there is indeed a splintering of the democratic party - if we do form our own more liberal, progressive group... it will likely remain a small group because there are many people who are very pragmatic and will work with the party that already exists. They will see this new thing as questionable, small, not likely to win elections or have true impact. Meanwhile, moderates and independents will most likely support the established democrats and republicans. The tea party has pushed some people left, but I feel that it has also pushed moderates into clinging fanatically to the party lines.
A new party would take years to grow, it would require leadership, it would require a great deal of money to be effective - and it would require an immense number of supportive voters to truly become a powerful thing in America. It is entirely likely that the creation of this new party would leave the door wide open for people as bad as the Koch brothers, prepared to fund the movement in order to pull it's strings and pursue their own political and financial agendas.
There are a great many obstacles that would have to be faced. Still... with that being said, I don't disagree with your post. Just keep in mind that for this sort of idea to work, it's going to take a whole heck of a lot of effort.
Me... I want a party that supports the poor. The democrats often cling strongly to the notion that they are there for the middle class Americans. The Republicans claim to support business, whether big or small. Neither party speaks very often of feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, housing the homeless. Give me a party that does these things. Give me a party that focuses on the majority of us, the poor and working class.
If a party like this is created, I will eagerly become one of it's first members and apply any effort required.
At the end of the day though... I don't expect much to happen other than that many disappointed democrats and republicans will simply stop voting. More and more, it becomes a game for the rich and nearly rich.