[Edgewise] Democratic leaders acting weak-kneed as Trump takes over

Where’s the opposition at a time that calls for a big dose of it?

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.Instead of lifting the gloom among their supporters and fanning what remains of the fiery enthusiasm ignited by Kamala Harris ’ last-minute run, many top leaders of the Democratic Party seem all too ready to knuckle under the MAGA-captured Republican Party.

The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain unauthorized non-US nationals accused of crimes such as burglary, theft, larceny, and shoplifting, or of assault on a police officer. It also lets state officials sue the federal government if they oppose an immigration policy. With their Laken Riley votes, many Capitol Hill Democrats showed how eager they are to ditch their party’s liberal messaging on immigration and “culture war” issues and to don a “no labels” garb.

To bolster “democratic institutions and ensure the rule of law,” Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Colorado Governor Jared Polis formed Other governors vowed resistance to Trump’s mass deportation threat. Massachusetts’ Maura Healy, New York’s Kathy Hochul, New Jersey’s Phil Murphy say they will not cooperate with attempts at mass deportations. Many civil society groups are helping pick up the slack amid the Democratic leadership muddle.

It faces a far-right opponent that’s fixed on a vision of small government, white and male supremacy, xenophobia, and Christian nationalism. Yet, Democratic politicians prefer triangulating to the right to mollify voters’ baser instincts. They’re wary of pushing for far-reaching populist reforms like universal health care, expansive social welfare protections, free higher education, subsidized housing, etc., funded with a wealth tax and reduced military spending.

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