During the Trump years, while many were relishing the carnivalesque thrill of “owning the libs”, the libs were rethinking themselves and plotting their route back to power. Within four years they had consolidated the elites into a united front, while American elites have become more united than ever. They also helpfully described to us how they captured and activated the major institutions, including a nationwide NGO-activist network, big unions and others, in a Time article called “The Secret History of the Shadow Campaign That Saved the 2020 Election”.
What the liberals have done is to synthesize appealing elements of each of their rivals once in power while also appearing more moderate than either. Their policy proposals have included major national infrastructure spending, including expanding the train system, a capital gains tax increase and a withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. Whether they fulfill these promises is another question, I know. I have to be honest though. These are good policies. Sorry.
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