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Elizabeth Warren is simply killing it in “the ideas primary.” This one idea alone would positively benefit almost 75 million people directly, and provide a huge boost to the economy in general.
The cost is about the same as the Republican’s billionaire tax cut, but instead of giving away most of the benefits to already rich people, Warren’s plan benefits poor and middle-income people. What a concept, eh?
For most of my adult life Dems were afraid to propose economically progressive policies because of what Republicans would say about them, ever fearful of losing the white moderate vote. I'm no political strategist (just a political historian), but I'd say those days are gone.
Perhaps I'm naive, but all of the personality/style-driven concerns about who the Dems nominate strike me as foolish and misguided. Trump is hated by 60% of the population. Give them a good reason to vote against him and they'll do it.
Warren grew up working class in freaking Oklahoma. She's not a multi-millionaire. I'm suspicious of the idea that voters won't choose her because she's too "school marm-like" or whatever misogynist BS folks say.
She's not corrupt. She's smart and tough as nails. And she has a strong track record of fighting for the economic interests of ordinary Americans.
I think there are many candidates who can beat Trump. Warren is just one of them. Other candidates have put out interesting policy proposals as well that are worth our attention and consideration. I just think Warren is at the top of that "ideas" heap at this moment.
