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Is he actually a Democrat, as in he donates to Democrats or helps other, more right-wing, Democrats win? Or is he a "Democrat in Name Only?"
We shouldn't care about using the ballot line that gives us the best chance of winning as long as that's the extent of what we're doing with it.
Sure mayor Pete, but the posture must be one that prioritizes antagonism over collaboration.
I would posit it is better to advocate positions that are radical and populist enough as to demonstrate the inefficacy and malice of the party when they completely stymie any attempt to enact these policies and even reach across the aisle to do so. Omar and Talib are the best examples of this.
Better to be ineffective in legislation but effective in making your enemies reveal their true colors than to get your name on a few things and forget who has the knife to your back.
I agree with this