Scott Pinsker writes for PJMedia.com about significant developments in the left-of-center section of American politics.
A pair of earthshattering, history-altering, Chris Christie-sized stories broke this week, but they’ve (mostly) skated beneath the political periphery. That’s because you can’t grasp the sheer enormity of the consequences until you connect them together.
On their own, they’re inconsequential, back-of-the-page news stories — scarcely soliciting a shoulder shrug from political wonks. But together, as a one-two punch, it will change American politics forever.
And it will murder the modern Democratic Party. There’s been a slow-moving coup… but nobody’s noticed! …
… Our first big story is the Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) whistlestop tour with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). …
… There’s a consensus forming amongst their supporters: They want to go to war.
Liberals are demanding to be represented by a fighter. Among Democratic voters, an overwhelming majority — 72% — want someone “more aggressive” to battle Trump. Less than a third (28%) sought a “moderate” approach.
The liberal base will choose the most aggressive, fiery liberal candidate. Moderates need not apply.
AOC’s electoral strength has reached the point where she could snuff out Sen. Schumer’s career if she wanted to. …
… But what about the party itself? It’s not an innocent bystander. Surely, it wouldn’t let itself be hijacked by the Bernie Bros! Wouldn’t the Democratic Party do what it did in 2016 and 2020 when B.S. got too feisty, and put their fingers on the scales?
Nope.
That’s the second blockbuster story of the week. David Hogg, the vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, announced he’ll be spending $20 million… to target incumbent DEMOCRATS. …
… Wilting under the stress of MAGA, the Democrats are forming a circular firing squad. …
… David Hogg is greasing the wheels for a very specific outcome: The elevation of younger, fiery, liberal leadership.
