Progressives' Plan for Handling Trump Is Too Clever to Work

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Progressives' Plan for Handling Trump Is Too Clever to Work

^{Published on 2024-12-03 16:31:07 - Brian Stokes, N@N}

Sanders, Warren, and other progressives are looking to steal some of Trump's populist street cred. Their plan will just deny Democrats a united front.

The article from MSN discusses the progressive strategy for dealing with former President Donald Trump, particularly in light of his legal challenges and potential political comeback. Progressives are advocating for a nuanced approach that avoids the pitfalls of overzealous prosecution or underestimating Trump's political resilience. The plan involves focusing on policy contrasts, highlighting the differences between progressive values and Trump's policies, rather than solely relying on legal battles which could backfire by rallying his base. This strategy aims to present a clear, positive vision for the future, emphasizing issues like climate change, social justice, and economic equality, while also ensuring that any legal actions against Trump are seen as fair and necessary, not politically motivated. The article suggests that this approach, while clever, might be too subtle or complex to effectively counter Trump's straightforward, often polarizing style of politics.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/progressives-plan-for-handling-trump-is-too-clever-to-work/ar-AA1vcJRs ]

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