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In reply to the discussion: Is there an effort to take over the Democratic Party by someone outside of our Party? [View all]Samantha
(9,314 posts)Schumer thought he (Sanders) could bring back a lot of Democrats who had left, and he also thought incorporating Sanders' message would help heal the two divides. I hear what he says as constructive criticism but many people here just hear it as criticism.
The divide already existed in the party between the New Dems (Third Wayers) and liberals before Sanders took the position. We see that now becoming more apparent inasmuch as the publicity concerning "Democrats see the Blue Dogs as the key to winning the House." For example, they think budging on abortion might be a good thing for some red state seats. I do not agree this compromise should be made.
So I do not think he is trying to take over the party; I do think he is trying to change minds on some of the important issues. And I also think some Dems are staying in the party as opposed to leaving because Sanders is working with it. JMHO
Sam