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Former Ronald Reagan staffers endorse Kamala Harris for president (www.theguardian.com)
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More than a dozen former Ronald Reagan staff members have joined dozens of other Republican figures endorsing the Democratic nominee and vice-president, Kamala Harris, saying their support was “less about supporting the Democratic party and more about our resounding support for democracy”.

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[–] erenkoylu@lemmy.ml 13 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Democrats are the new Republicans.

[–] boaratio@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I don't disagree, but what do we call the Republicans? thinking_face_emoji

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

fascists. they are fascists. and democrats will be soon, if they arent already.

ratchet effect in practice.

[–] boaratio@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The pendulum seems to only swing to the right.

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

because the right is on the side of the rich, and they sponsor them so they win

[–] Trigger2_2000@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I sure hope they don't go that way!

[–] b161@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

They already are. Present day Democrats have George W Bush era Republican vibes. The Overton Window has shifted far to the right. That ratchet effect always has liberals shifting to the right.

[–] Belgdore@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

The American left and right have always agreed on the role of the individual voter in the government, and the role of the government generally. They only vary on who they think should be allowed to have rights, and the rights they should have. They generally agree on economics, business, the police, and the military industrial complex. Each of which contribute to the general oppression of the non-rich citizens.