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Robert Reich | Substack • • nation
Key Points:
- Progressive candidates are gaining momentum in Democratic primaries across the U.S., exemplified by Angie Nixon's upset victory in Florida despite being heavily outfunded by her opponent.
- These insurgent progressives are winning by focusing on economic issues such as affordable healthcare, childcare access, opposition to AI data centers, and combating big-money corruption.
- The movement includes a growing list of candidates nationwide who have succeeded despite lacking establishment support and facing significant financial disadvantages.
- The author acknowledges the current political turmoil under the Trump administration but expresses optimism that this progressive wave represents the birth of a new, more democratic America.
- The piece calls on grassroots activists for continued engagement, emphasizing that their efforts are vital to overcoming challenges and achieving long-term political change.
