Fourth, Trump has excellent political instincts. His attack on the “squad” of four left-leaning House Democrats was brilliant political strategy. It has proven popular with his base and succeeded in wedding the “squad” of progressive, controversial lawmakers to the Democratic Party.
Prior to Trump’s attacks, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and many House Democrats attempted to restrain the “squad” from attacking and from encouraging primary challenges to moderate Democratic House members. They were also distancing the party from the left-leaning agenda of the “squad.” The Trump attacks forced Pelosi and Democrats to support the “squad” and mute any criticism of their behavior or agenda.
Fifth, deep and seemingly unbridgeable divisions among Democrats help Thump — especially in battleground states. Progressive-left and moderate Democrats are at odds over election tactics, strategy, and policy direction. Progressives have distanced themselves from a working class negatively impacted by globalization and unfair trade practices.
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