chetradley@lemm.ee 1 month ago
Think of this from his perspective: the Democrats put their faith in the idea that money wins elections, and if you can out-raise your opponent the votes will follow. Twice they conspired against Bernie in the primaries because of his platform: tackling wealth inequality, progressive tax reform, and overturning Citizens United v. FEC. They chose corporate interests over the working class because they valued money more than votes.
Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 month ago
What is the incentive for the democratic party to ever chase votes rather than money?
chetradley@lemm.ee 1 month ago
If you get voted into power, lobbyists give you even more money.
Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
You only get money if you do what the lobbyists (not the voters) want.