The establishment politicians of the Democratic party are why they are polling at historic lows, but I'm also concerned that too much has been placed on Mamdani's shoulders in regards to the future of the party. Its one race, in a state with a Democratic party that is very different than Democratic parties in the rest of the country, with a voting system that while better, is more subject to uncertainty than we're used to. A lot of fuckery can happen between now and then.

Mamdani isn't a super hero and a lot can happen between here and there. Its a good thing that he's doing well, but its not clear whatsoever that there is a political path towards defeating fascism in the US, even if Mamdani pulls this out. If they do, its a largely aesthetic win; its not like a senate seat or the house is in play from this.

We need to fully digest the fact that politics have failed us and recognize that we may need to move on with regards to the fight against fascism. Ideally, there is both a political path to fighting fascism and a boots on the ground path, but I'm concerned about over investing in political paths which have repeatedly demonstrated themselves to be a waste of resources, effort, and mind share.

I honestly do not know why the conservatives demonized Hillary so much

Easy way to move the Overton window.

Because she was a talkative woman with ideas and a dem instead of being in their GOP

To those saying it's because she's a woman: Partly yes, but they demonize all Democrats because the compromise only goes one way.

No! It worked in the 90s! It'll work again any day now!!

Also, we make too much money, so no.

I would love to read a book on this. They totally have and I wanna know all the details.

To give the devil his due, based on Kenneth Starr's definition of sexual relations, that was true in the Lewinsky case, there was no peen-in-poon contact. And the whole investigation was set up as a trap, so Clinton did the lawyerly thing and responded technically correctly to the exact question asked.

Notice that, despite all the funding and political malice directed against him, he was never charged with perjury. The Arkansas disbarment was another hatchet job, so he settled.

End of Clinton defense. I agree that his strategy of triangulation handed the country to the worst of the Republicans, and three strikes, don't ask don't tell, financial deregulation and other Clinton initiatives were disastrously bad. And let's not forget Hillary's convoluted, botched attempt at health care reform. Bill was the more talented of the pair, but I wouldn't piss on either of them if they were on fire.

True, but here we are. Cuomo conceded already, the race wasn't even close

The Democrats stand for nothing. They're weak. The people are angry.

We can tea party them. The plan is working

They're still generations of democrats for whom Clinton is royalty. It's fucking embarrassing. It's sad. But it's true.