As a resident of Kentucky, while I support the idea and would love to see that happen. Even after the suffering of the hurricane flooding they chose not to support the very thing they need, themselves! I hope every election cycle they will wake up. Maybe Andy has helped, I sincerely hope so.
I agree with just about every point you made. I also typically voted in favor of incremental change, but I don’t think that is the right move for 2028.
For those unaware, the Working Families Party is an established organization already finding candidates to endorse that align with their platform. They have even run candidates directly on the ballot in a couple states. Maybe directing people and energy toward expanding that party could turn it into a viable Left/Labor party.
I wish The Mountain Party in WV would align with Working Families instead of (or in addition to?) The Green Party, which on the national stage never centers poor people or Appalachians. (I always voted Mountain Party unless it was a competitive race where the incumbent Dem faced a serious Republican challenger.)
I agree that the big issue is the haves vs have nots. The red/blue divisions aren't as relevant, but so many people have wrapped up their identity in it, especially MAGA true believers. How can we tell them apart from people who got duped into voting for Trump, because of the economy? Progressives would have a chance to get them on our side, by being decent to them instead of saying FAFO. I have never lived in Appalachia, so I hope my comment isn't out of touch. I am in Northern Virginia, having moved here from a Seattle suburb many years ago.
As a resident of Kentucky, while I support the idea and would love to see that happen. Even after the suffering of the hurricane flooding they chose not to support the very thing they need, themselves! I hope every election cycle they will wake up. Maybe Andy has helped, I sincerely hope so.
Reach out to AOC? Don’t write off progressives. She’s super smart and very much for working people.
I agree with just about every point you made. I also typically voted in favor of incremental change, but I don’t think that is the right move for 2028.
For those unaware, the Working Families Party is an established organization already finding candidates to endorse that align with their platform. They have even run candidates directly on the ballot in a couple states. Maybe directing people and energy toward expanding that party could turn it into a viable Left/Labor party.
I wish The Mountain Party in WV would align with Working Families instead of (or in addition to?) The Green Party, which on the national stage never centers poor people or Appalachians. (I always voted Mountain Party unless it was a competitive race where the incumbent Dem faced a serious Republican challenger.)
I agree that the big issue is the haves vs have nots. The red/blue divisions aren't as relevant, but so many people have wrapped up their identity in it, especially MAGA true believers. How can we tell them apart from people who got duped into voting for Trump, because of the economy? Progressives would have a chance to get them on our side, by being decent to them instead of saying FAFO. I have never lived in Appalachia, so I hope my comment isn't out of touch. I am in Northern Virginia, having moved here from a Seattle suburb many years ago.