Populist Reform of the Democratic Party
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We need to send enough progressives to the polls to overwhelm the defenses constructed against what most Americans want, against allowing democracy to play its course. The Republicans have only remained relevant due to unethical and often illegal tactics, which take full advantage of low-information American voters. The only way to break the back of the Republicans is to mobilize in every city in this country and educate. Educate by clearly communicating what we stand for and put the GOP on the defensive to force them to explain why the Republicans are against things like social programs, business regulations, and healthcare for all (some Democrats will need to account of their own records, as well).
I firmly believe this must be done under the banner of the Democratic Party, but as a new faction within the party dubbed the Roosevelt Party. We need to expose conservatism for its fear mongering and socially selfish ways, and remove Republicans in Democratic Party clothing from the party. No third way, no third party. If our history has taught us anything it is that both don't work. Roosevelt Democrats need to fight conservatives in whatever party they may be in, and be as tenacious as someone like Senator Bernie Sanders.
