Democrats Must Move to Center to Win Elections, Say Democratic Strategists

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Readers sound off on changing policies, democratic socialism and local elections

A changed mind is a sign of rational leadership Astoria: Every election cycle, voters say they want leaders who listen and follow the facts. Yet, the moment an elected official actually changes course, headlines scream “flip‑flop.” We’ve built a political culture that punishes the trait we claim to value: the ability to learn. That’s not just unfair, it’s dangerous. Housing policy in NYC offers a clear case. For years, development was treated as…

Democrats Must Move to Center to Win Elections, Say Democratic Strategists

The Democratic Party made a hard left turn after 2012 and must move back to the center to be competitive in federal elections, according to a new report from Democratic strategy group Welcome. The findings provide a factual basis for the view expressed by some Democrats that the party lost in the 2024 election by abandoning its focus on jobs, immigration, and public safety in favor of social issues. To regain national dominance, the report says …

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