An existential question is brewing for Democrats: What does it mean to be the opposition party in a political climate that’s pulling Democrats to the right?
On the Hill, the loudest Democratic voices have urged collaboration with Republicans. But they’re about to face a push from the left to take a more confrontational approach to Trump — and it may force uncomfortable conversations about whether Democrats can keep their core values and still get things done under a GOP trifecta.
“I don’t think that means we have to agree with [Republicans] on mass deportations,” Alexandra Rojas, executive director of the progressive-leaning group Justice Democrats, told NOTUS.