Does 'Democratic Socialism' Help Candidates To Win Elections? Numbers Say No

Does 'Democratic Socialism' Help Candidates To Win Elections? Numbers Say No

Democratic socialism appears to be ascendant in the Democratic Party, but when it comes to winning elections, is that a good thing?There is perhaps no more fraught intraparty discussion at the moment. Democratic socialists have notched some impressive primary victories, dethroning an incumbent or two along the way. But most of these have been in dark blue areas, like New York City, or in states like Florida, where Angie Nixon, a democratic socia…

ALEXANDER: Rise of Democratic Socialism Fueled by Historical Ignorance

The Democrat Party’s nominations of Democratic Socialists, Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, Troy Jackson in Maine, and Angie Nixon in Florida all indicate the same thing. Democratic Socialism will be a defining issue for years to come. CNN reports that “about a third of Democrats and Democratic-leaning adults identify as democratic socialists.” These DSA candidates support […] The post ALEXANDER: Rise of Democratic Socialism Fueled by Historical Igno…

Does socialism help Democrats win elections?

There is perhaps no more fraught intraparty discussion at the moment.

What does Socialism mean today?

it may be useful to understand what other developed countries with democratic political systems and capitalist ownership of business have done under this general flag rather than trying to sort through the heated debates.

Royal Alexander: Rise of Democratic Socialism Fueled by Historical Ignorance - BIZ Magazine

The Democrat Party’s nominations of Democratic Socialists, Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, Troy Jackson in Maine, and Angie Nixon in Florida all indicate the same thing.  Democratic Socialism will be a defining issue for years to come.  CNN reports that “about …