Bay Area Houston

He is a Bernie Sanders, Democratic Socialist.

Years ago the Justice Democrats, a socialist organization formed in 2017 and funded by Bernie Sanders, ran 80 candidates across the country. Out of 80 candidates endorsed by JD, only 7 won. 2 were incumbents in deep blue districts. 1 was unopposed.  4 were all in very blue districts wiping out their general election opponents. The “Run everywhere” concept didn’t work so they changed their strategy in order to take control of the Democratic Party (Which is actually the written goal of the Democratic Socialists)

Now they have a more targeted approach running in deep blue areas against established Democrats in the Democratic primary and capitalizing on the power of the base. Pervez Agwan, a newbie into politics, is one of those candidates challenging Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. Fletcher ran in 2018 and beat long time incumbent John Culberson. She has been a great elected official, served her district well, has chosen to make progress instead of making noise.

That is the difference between the two. Much like the members of “The Squad” Agwan is fast talking, rattling off pie in the sky Bernie Sanders ideas such as Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, giving power to the people, yada, yada, yada. It was old in 2016. It’s old now. In 2018 Fletcher beat a well financed Bernie Sanders, far lefty by 40 points in a runoff in the primary but Agwan sees an opportunity due to the redistricting process making the district a solid Democratic seat.

As I said, that is their plan. Challenge great Democrats in deep blue areas. Unlike so called “Progressives” in The Squad, Fletcher actually makes progress. She knows that governing requires reaching across the aisle, working with others to make progress. It’s not fast enough for Agwan or The Squad. They tend to wave their arms in the air calling for Medicare for All tomorrow yet not willing to do the hard work to actually make it happen.

Just like Bernie Sanders. He has been waving his fuckin arms for 4 decades and hasn’t progressed.

More on this race later.

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