New Deal Era

Wins By Moderate Democrats Challenge Hakeem Jeffries

The emergence of victories for candidates described as “far-left” is creating a notable challenge for Hakeem Jeffries.

This framing of “far-left” victories is often perceived as an exaggeration, with many arguing that these policies are not radical at all, but rather align with what is considered center-left or mainstream progressive in many other developed nations. The very notion of a “far-left” within American politics is frequently questioned, with some suggesting it’s a media construct designed to instill fear and discredit policies that aim to benefit the general populace.

The core of these so-called “far-left” victories often revolves around ideas that are not new to American history, harkening back to policies like those of the New Deal era.… Continue reading