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Corporate Democrats Are Trying Hard to Keep the “Squad” From Expanding.
Even forming a PAC dedicated to the cause.
It should go without saying that since the Justice Democrats organization was formed in the aftermath of the 2016 election to help authentic, grassroots leftists get elected into office, the corporate wing of the Democratic party has not exactly been excited about what they represent. So then, it probably comes as no surprise that reports have recently surfaced of the more conservative wing of the Democratic party forming a PAC to “protect incumbents”.
Leigh Ann Caldwell writes:
“Team Blue PAC will help those who might be in safe seats for the party but facing a primary challenger. The group also wants to help members whose seats may seem safe but become competitive at the last minute.”
“The group also wants to help members whose seats may seem safe but become competitive at the last minute”.
In other words, if it looks like a grassroots primary challenger who is not beholden to corporate interests and actually wants to represent the community, Team Blue will swoop in to do what they can to stop them, regardless of…
