I'm surprised the authors didn't mention the means-testing scam Democrats are running. They show how consultants drain the party's money, but they miss how politicians shrink their promises to the bare minimum. Instead of fixing big problems like healthcare, housing, or prices, they figure out the least they can offer and still win. It's the same game as the fundraising: it serves the consultants and donors, not voters. They tell us "democracy is on the line," then offer us scraps. No wonder people feel the party asks a lot and gives little.