Why Democrats Must Abandon Norms and Fight Ruthlessly to Reclaim Political Power
By
Brian Tyler Cohen
Summary
The article argues that Democrats must abandon deference to political norms and adopt ruthless, strategic tactics to counter the right's long-term power-building efforts. It uses the example of Maryland Democrats eliminating a Republican congressional seat via constitutional change as a necessary, not radical, move. The piece emphasizes urgency and agency, framing the current moment as a critical juncture requiring bold action rather than procedural caution.
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bskyWhy Democrats Must Abandon Norms and Fight Ruthlessly to Reclaim Political Powercontrariannews.orgKey quotes
· 4 pulledThe establishment reaction has been predictable: this is too radical, this is norm-breaking, this is stooping to their level.
The right has spent fifty years building toward this moment. And they didn't do it by offering blind deference to process or norms.
They won by being ruthless.
Republicans drew 191 congressional districts in 2024. Democrats, with all their votes and procedures, managed to draw only 75.
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