In Reply to: Re: Whoever becomes the Democratic frontrunner... posted by russsmith on November 05, 2026 at 11:41:29
As much as I like AOC, I think she would be a poor choice for the Democrats.
The average Democratic swing in this election was +13 percentage points. Moderates outperformed that average, while progressives generally fell short.
The takeaway is that Democrats should be looking for a candidate who can broaden the party's appeal, not simply energize its progressive base.
Nate Silver has the numbers on this.