Pretty good analysis, for sure.

I agree that just dumping progressive policies on top of that is a recipe for failure. I don’t know the best way forward, but I’m sure a better way forward is possible, and I’m also sure that existing Dem policy platforms haven’t managed it… I suspect the answer lies in embracing and communicating different core values, but I’m not sure which combination would work with (or against) America’s crazy slant toward individualism…

FWIW, I DO think the brat vibe was a good thing to try, even if it didn’t pan out. I wonder if it might have with a man (e.g. dark Brandon vibes)…