The Left Is Ready to Rebel

Tom Suozzi

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Today’s notice: The death of the left was greatly exaggerated, says the Justice Democrats. A look at the momentum behind Ben Wikler. Also: a who’s who at the confirmation hearings and some really nerdy stuff about Schedule F.


The Democrats Are Fighting Again

Lately, a lot of people have been quoting Rep. Tom Suozzi. The New York moderate Democrat, whose November win was a bright spot for his party, warns Democrats against knee-jerk opposition to Donald Trump’s agenda, arguing Democrats can rebuild credibility by finding common ground and being selective in their attacks. It’s an increasingly popular vision of the party’s future on the Hill, as witnessed by the relatively broad Democratic support for the Laken Riley Act, which fulfilled a Trump campaign promise.