Wall Street Journal: “Centrist politicians are expected to be evenhanded, staid and boring—they are the ones who bridge the extremes of their party and turn ideas into something that can get passed, leaving the loudest folks unhappy. But a crop of centrist Democrats, like Kelly, is increasingly deciding to dig in their heels and fight. These centrists aren’t just confronting Trump, they also don’t want to cede control over the party’s agenda to progressives who have typically been the ones with the louder microphone.”
“The strategy comes with risks—it could appear inauthentic to voters or play into the hands of Trump, who relishes conflict. It could also turn off independent or moderate voters who are looking for people to be dealmakers. Some liberals say it is more style than substance, and Democrats need to embrace progressive policies.”
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