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I'm... torn. I think that we need idealists to lead because they can inspire. But pragmatists get more done. I voted for Sanders in the 2016 primaries, and again in 2020, because I believe in his message. But I also voted for Biden in 2020 even though the Democratic party fucked Sanders. (I voted for Stein in 2016, because I was in a reliably blue state, and could vote for her without risking affecting anything. And man, do I regret that.)
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I do think idealists are important to help inspire us to work towards the future. In terms of actual voting, pragmatism is more important IMO. There's nothing stopping someone from doing both, if they're good enough at both speeches and policy.