The way Corporate Democrats co-opt progressive language while supporting none of the policy is so craven. They use the "right" words. They say they hear us and that we're fighting for the same things. But actions are what matter and they never take the right ones.
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Want some examples? I thought so. My opponent calls himself a progressive on his campaign mailers, his website, everywhere. Let's check the policy stances!
Medicare for All
Green New Deal
Publicly funded college
Cancel student debt
Minimum wage of at least $15/hrpic.twitter.com/oLi6XRABY7
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Replying to @JessforDelaware @joannaflanna
I can't wait until you get elected and somehow talk Mitch McConnell into bringing any of these to the floor. For someone with no elected experience, you're really good at pulling the strings of power in Washington, huh?
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I’ve made no claims that simply electing me gets this done. I have, however, repeatedly committed to using the power of a senate seat to (1) elect others who will fight for these things and (2) activate the people toward direction actions. That’s the way we move forward.
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