This line of thinking is often subversive. Many socialists follow the commentary of Glenn Greenwald and Michael Tracey, who have developed a recent reputation for appearing regularly on Tucker Carlson, whose political views are fascistic. These appearances usually consist of them all happily gloating together at some mistake on the part of liberalism — which often invites parts of the socialist left to partake as well.
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Bernie Sanders’ Praise of Fidel Castro Scrutinized After ’60 Minutes’ Interview: ‘Disgusting’
— Read on sg.style.yahoo.com/bernie-sanders-praise-fidel-castro-154515623.html
Listening to Michael Tracey, ranting, right now. This didn’t age well: “You might be able to get some elderly South Floridians worked up by screaming about Bernie and Fidel Castro but the rest of the country does not care. Good luck running against Bernie with the conservative movement playbook circa 1980.”
Tulsi Gabbard in New Hampshire
Gabbard’s emphasis on transforming US foreign policy gives her campaign an appeal that cuts across party lines—and defies traditional definitions of left and right.
— Read on www.thenation.com/article/politics/tulsi-gabbard-new-hampshire-primary/
The shadow campaign of Tom Steyer
Large email lists are one of the most valuable assets any candidate can have. Tom Steyer generated his with a very cunning bait-and-switch
— Read on spectator.us/shadow-campaign-tom-steyer/
Hunting in the wilderness: How Bill de Blasio, Kirsten Gillibrand and others are straining to connect with Democratic primary voters
The mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, and the junior senator from New York, Kirsten Gillibrand, are both running for president. But a third candidate from New York seemed to get a far more rapturous reception in South Carolina this weekend: Andrew Yang, the tech entrepreneur whose campaign is largely predicated on his call for a $1,000 monthly cash payment to every American. In amusing contrast to his understated, affable manner, Yang appeared to have the most boisterous klatch of supporters following him around from event to event, perhaps rivaling only Bernie Sanders for that distinction. Rep. James Clyburn, the grand poobah of the weekend’s festivities, introduced him as “the leader of the Yang Gang” to roars of approval at Clyburn’s namesake Fish Fry, held Friday night in Columbia.
— Read on www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-hunting-in-the-wilderness-20190624-crqqdlymijantaem775bfjjnzq-story.html
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