THE FINAL WORD
What Happens if a Democrat Wins in 2020?
far – the only candidate to openly identify as a Democratic Socialist, the Democratic Party’s platform could be described as “Sandernista.” On every major issue, from the environment to immigration, there has been a dramatic shift to the left, and it’s taken the Democratic 2020 presidential field along with it. Of the plethora of Democratic hopefuls, most of the big names have already signed on for massive expansions of federal government power and spending. Candidates like Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, and Corey Booker are all on board with “Medicare for all.” The top-tier contenders are also supportive, at least rhetorically, of the so-called “Green New Deal.” Throw in free college, enormous increases in federal regulation, and perhaps some slavery reparations, and America will be on the fast track to Democratic Socialism if a Democrat takes the White House.
“America will never be a socialist country” has become an applause line President Donald Trump uses with increased frequency. Under other circumstances, in another time, one might chalk this up to the Donald’s habit of hyperbole. Sales talk, after all, can require some creative license, and a little bit of down-talking the competition. Undoubtedly, Trump excels in both areas from decades of practice. But when it comes to the Democratic field going into the 2020 election, these warnings are justified. While Bernie Sanders is – thus Of the plethora of Democratic hopefuls, most of the big names have already signed on for massive expansions of federal government power and spending.
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