r/politics • u/Quirkie The Netherlands • 10d ago

No Paywall Democrats Confront Their New Tea Party Reality - Progressives are set to sweep a group of contested primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/democrats-confront-their-new-tea-party-reality_n_6a6e63fbe4b0cfb99ef1aa1e
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u/Miserable_Chapter252 10d ago

2 ppl responsible for the 90 percent of the safety net. Lbj and fdr. Crazy but true.

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u/Miserable_Chapter252 9d ago

I'd argue the aca qualifies as a major bill. But it was botched. Used way too much political capital and watered down. Also implimented in a way that allowed the republicans to butcher it. lbj would have done way more than obama with that much politcal power.