What Is the Democratic Party For?

What Is the Democratic Party For?

Top Democrats have closed ranks around Joe Biden since the debate. Should they?

Mentioned:

This Isn’t All Joe Biden’s Fault” by Ezra Klein

Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden” by The Ezra Klein Show

Here’s How an Open Democratic Convention Would Work” with Elaine Kamarck on The Ezra Klein Show

The Hollow Parties by Daniel Schlozman and Sam Rosenfeld

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