FDR united Democrats under the banner of ‘liberalism’ − but today’s Democratic Party has nothing to put on its hat

FDR united Democrats under the banner of ‘liberalism’ − but today’s Democratic Party has nothing to put on its hat

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, left, popularized the term 'liberal'; President Lyndon Johnson may have caused its demise. FDR: AFP/Getty; LBJ: Bettmann/GettyIf Donald Trump has taught Americans anything, it’s that political parties can shift positions on any number of issues and retain strong support. Republicans had once been aggressive Cold Warriors, standing shoulder to shoulder with allies against Russia, but now they are isolationists. Th…

FDR united Democrats under the banner of ‘liberalism’ − but today’s Democratic Party has nothing to put on its hat

FDR united Democrats under the banner of ‘liberalism’ − but today’s Democratic Party has nothing to put on its hat kcpnews2 Thu, 05/08/2025 - 08:09 Image President Franklin D. Roosevelt, left, popularized the term ‘liberal’; President Lyndon Johnson may have caused its demise. FDR: AFP/Getty; LBJ: Bettmann/Getty Kevin M. Schultz, University of Illinois Chicago If Donald Trump has taught Americans anything, it’s that political parties can shift…