In her column Pamela Paul warns Democrats that they are losing support because the party has “disconnected from the priorities, needs and values of many Americans “. Ms. Paul appears to argue that the cultural values of an elite minority, on such issues as race, gender ideology, immigration and climate are too progressive for a majority of Americans who resent having such values imposed. If Democrats are to stop the bleeding, Ms. Paul counsels, they must focus on delivering what the people want.
That is the thinking that currently characterizes MAGA Republicans. Never mind what is right, just and equitable. Principles and constitutional respect be damned. What is important is the retention of political power even at the cost of environmental extinction or catering to residual bigotry.Adherence to principle may be an electoral disability but true leaders take that risk. Surrendering to the baser instincts of the electorate, in pursuit of power, cannot be the template for a principled political party and is no way to govern a nation.
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