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Egan, L. (2026, September 14). Bernie Dogs Could Teach Democrats a New Trick. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/bernie-dogs-democrats-candidates-2026
Egan, Lauren. “Bernie Dogs Could Teach Democrats a New Trick.” The Bulwark, 14 Sept. 2026, https://www.thebulwark.com/p/bernie-dogs-democrats-candidates-2026.
Egan, Lauren. “Bernie Dogs Could Teach Democrats a New Trick.” The Bulwark, September 14, 2026. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/bernie-dogs-democrats-candidates-2026.
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Since Kamala Harris's loss in the 2024 election, Democratic officials have grappled with how to rebuild their party as a broad coalition again. The loss highlighted the fragility of their current base, which had become increasingly reliant on college-educated and urban voters while working-class voters were moving rightward.
In response, Democratic strategists have proposed various strategies, including embracing either moderation or progressivism. Recent developments suggest that supporting progressive issues like Medicare for All and criticizing Israel might be effective ways to appeal to a broader base of Americans. This approach contrasts with more centrist positions that focus on social issues such as opposing transgender athletes in girls' sports.
This debate over the party's direction has intensified discussions about how Democrats can attract both moderate and progressive voters ahead of future elections.
