The article discusses the challenges faced by the Democratic Party in light of the Trump administration's spending cuts and general political nihilism among voters. It argues for a shift away from traditional party platforms and calls for an acknowledgment of past failures. The piece emphasizes the need for Democrats to frame a new narrative around government as a potential force for good, particularly in addressing the stagnation experienced over decades. It highlights the rising disdain for politicians and how this creates space for disruptive figures from the private sector.
We must persuade people that transformative government is capable of improving their lives by reversing what many have experienced as decades of stagnation and decline.
Democrats must do more than just confront the cuts; we must also break free from a stale, conventional platform.
They think we roll out poll-tested policies for votes... prioritize procedure over action.
Either the country will succumb to a burn-it-all-down political nihilism or Democrats can use this moment of crisis to reframe the terms of the debate.
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