US Politics on Sidechat | The party says that progressive policies don’t play well in the south, but that’s exactly what their own southern base is demanding for the second time in two weeks. If they want to make Florida competitive and gain ground, maybe they should listen.

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The party says that progressive policies don’t play well in the south, but that’s exactly what their own southern base is demanding for the second time in two weeks. If they want to make Florida competitive and gain ground, maybe they should listen.

13 upvotes, 5 comments. Sidechat image post by Anonymous in US Politics. "The party says that progressive policies don’t play well in the south, but that’s exactly what their own southern base is demanding for the second time in two weeks. If they want to make Florida competitive and gain ground, maybe they should listen."

Anonymous 10w

We will see how both play in their general elections

Anonymous

#1 10w

Primary ≠ general elections

Anonymous

#1 10w

Obviously not. To be completely honest I think at best Nixon eeks out a surprise win but I don’t think Thomas has any real chance. But what’s the alternative? Run moderates who republicans won’t vote for and democrats feel at most apathetic to? Overall I think these primary victories at most serve as a wake up call to both the establishment and the DSA/progressive movement. For the establishment because it destroys their “only moderates play well in the south” mantra and for progressives to

Anonymous

OP 10w

Start investing strategically in southern races

Anonymous

OP 10w

We will see if either makes their general race competitive