Ocasio-Cortez said that while Republicans "leverage their right flank to gain policy concessions and generate enthusiasm," Democrats shut progressives out.
My scenario: progressives show they are willing to use their power against establishment dems, even if nothing comes of itand lose, and show everyone how little power they have
You want progressives to die on this hill even though we both agree that would do nothing. When you've vastly outnumbered, you have to pick your battles a lot better.
My scenario: progressives show they are willing to use whatever power they have against establishment dems, even if nothing comes of it.
Your scenario: progressives show they are pushovers who won't even try to fight establishment dems.
You want progressives to die on this hill even though we both agree that would do nothing. When you've vastly outnumbered, you have to pick your battles a lot better.