How, in the first place, did Democrats, and progressives generally, allow the welfare of average Americans to stagnate and decline? Our system of political economy has greatly narrowed policy options, and Democratic leadership has not been willing to challenge the system. In other words, half the pie has already been eaten, and average Americans have been greatly weakened in the slicing up of what’s left. But there is an honorable and honest path forward, and I hope the Democrats will use it as part of their strategy. History, we must believe, will be on the side of those who stand for real answers to real challenges.

Source: New York Times November 06, 2024 18:36 UTC