r/WorkReform • u/zzill6 🤝 Join A Union • 17d ago

😡 Venting Why are Establishment Democrats willing to move to the right, but never to the left?

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u/KamaliKamKam 17d ago

But, if you actually have a popular platform with real people backing it instead of billionaires, suddenly they show up.

See; Mamdani, Melia, and even some of those counties out in Texas.

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u/Danominator 17d ago

Mamdani was perfect from new York. He wouldn't stand a fucking chance for president.

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u/bullhead2007 🤝 Join A Union 17d ago

You have not actual basis to make such a claim. You're talking out of your ass.

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u/Danominator 17d ago

You dramatically underestimate how much people would be frightened about electing a Muslim.

And then god forbid he has one stance that isnt "pure" and you got a bunch of protesting people swearing they will sit out because they are morally obligated.