Democrats Must Prioritize Economic Transparency and Challenge Billionaire Wealth in 2028 Primaries
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Michael Tomasky
Summary
The article argues that Democratic candidates fail to adequately communicate economic realities to voters, leaving them to make poorly informed choices. It criticizes both parties—Republicans for deliberately obscuring economic facts and Democrats for not discussing them enough. The piece sets up expectations for the 2028 Democratic presidential candidates, suggesting voters should demand more substantive economic information and accountability, particularly targeting billionaire wealth and economic inequality.
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The Republicans don't want people to know these facts. The Democrats should, but they don't talk about them nearly enough.
In short order, a fresh crop of candidates will be vying for our votes for the right to face the GOP presidential nominee. Here's what we'll be asking in return.
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