“At this point almost nothing the Democratic Party does makes any damned sense,” MSNBC’s Joy Reid wrote.

Summary

Progressives criticized House Democrats for choosing Rep. Gerry Connolly over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the top Democratic seat on the House Oversight Committee.

The 131-84 vote, reportedly influenced by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, sparked backlash against the party’s “gerontocracy,” with critics like MSNBC’s Joy Reid and others arguing it prioritizes seniority over fresh ideas.

Connolly defended the decision, citing his experience, but progressives argued it reflects the Democratic Party’s resistance to change, hindering its ability to address future challenges and energize younger voters.

    • AlijahTheMediocre@lemmy.world
      12·
      10 days ago

      I’d be hopeful if it wasn’t mathematically almost impossible for a third party. But as soon as it happens sign me up regardless.

      • Rekorse@sh.itjust.works
        12·
        10 days ago

        Its mathematically impossible to have three parties at once that are viable. If enough democrats and republicans move to a third party that it becomes one of the big two, thats fine. The democrats can be the new green party.

      • Maggoty@lemmy.world
        2·
        10 days ago

        That’s just for the president. There’s no reason we can’t have a third party in the House or Senate.

      • alloloto@lemmy.world
        4·
        10 days ago

        Seriously. I think frustration with the Democratic party is at an all-time high though, and that might be an important catalyst.

        Not holding my breath but I’ll do that I can to help the cause.

    • reddit_sux@lemmy.world
      2·
      10 days ago

      I wish it would succeed but am afraid that this would lead to a bipartisan return to McCarthyism and Red Scare at the time when Russia is acting up again. America is allergic to the medicine known as Socialism for all of its illnesses.