Could it be we are starting to see a groundswell of people abandoning the liberal mindset?
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I think what you are seeing is a traditional/historical democrat. Today’s democrats are way, way over to the left and listening to them is akin to listening to a college professor drone on about some theory of how the world should work—but who has never held a real job.
But when you hear Fetterman talking these days you do a double take because he almost sounds reasonable. He is merely acting and sounding like a 1960’s dem, not a 2020 one.
The media has forced both parties further to their extreme sides. They do that because it generates energy; not because most members of their parties think that way. Now, the people who adhere to those tail end thoughts will become absolutely rabid if you don’t play along with them.
I am sure Jerry was merely being “reasonable.” And not “excitable”. Those are rare qualities in public figures these days.
When strictly talking policies, I see that from the Democrat side. I do not see that from the Republican side. I can not think of one example where the GOP is more conservative in 2024 then they were in 1960 but I sure can see tons of examples of the Dems being more left wing in 2024 than they ever were.