The ‘Squad’ Can Learn From How Bernie’s Campaign Unfolded.
As their careers and political clout continue to grow, progressives in congress have to be mindful of what to expect from the Democratic party.
After Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign, whether corporate Democrats would like to admit it or not, millions of young people in particular were inspired by the idea that we not only deserve, but should expect far better from our lawmakers here in the United States. Countless individuals were inspired to run for office on platforms similar to his, and others were forming groups like Justice Democrats to help them succeed. Obviously, among some of the most visible of the new blood emerging within the Democratic party would be ‘the squad’, which had risen to congress with help from groups like Brand New Congress and Justice Democrats. Now, there’s no denying that even though they have yet to serve even a full term in Congress, women like Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have garnered more political clout than almost anyone else among Democratic party ranks. As their careers continue to grow and their voices become even more amplified, there are certainly lessons for them to learn from the way Bernie Sanders’ campaigns ultimately unfolded.
