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Democrats Appear Paralyzed. Bernie Sanders Is Not. (jacobin.com)

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“Trumpism is not going to be defeated by inside-the-Beltway politicians,” he said.

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[–] ilinamorato@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Harris: "I'm just like you! I own guns, and I'm scared of all the same things you are. See? I'm on the same side as people leftists hate!"

Leftists: "...wait what?"

Bernie: "Look, we probably disagree on a lot of things. And we're probably never going to agree on them. But Trump is going to get you hurt, and I want to help even if you'll never vote for me."

Now, what are the softer conservatives (non-MAGAs) going to say in response to that? Obviously it remains to be seen; maybe a lot, maybe not much yet. But I bet it'll help someday.