With news that Democrats will likely be caving to pressure from “centrist” lawmakers like Sen. Joe Manchin, shelving President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better package, and reneging on their campaign promises to voters, the party’s electoral fortunes are looking bleak heading into 2022. If Democrats continue failing to deliver on their campaign promises, what will the repercussions be in states like Wisconsin—a key swing state that played a pivotal role in securing electoral victories for Donald Trump in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020?
Reporting from Wisconsin, TRNN’s Jaisal Noor sat down with Robert Kraig, executive director of the pro-democracy nonprofit Citizen Action of Wisconsin, to discuss the steep hill Democrats already have to climb to combat voter suppression from Republicans, to say nothing of the struggle to keep voters from giving up on both parties entirely.
Read the transcript of this interview: https://therealnews.com/democrats-are-in-for-a-world-of-hurt-in-swing-states-like-wisconsin
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If you’re too stupid to get a photo ID, you’re too stupid to vote.
Nothing but a left wing nut job channel.
Very good discussion. I think the last point made is one that needs to be publicized widely. We need to be pointing out that out reps take a stand or else realize they are part of the problem that is destroying democracy. We need to put pressure on them to do their jobs.
There is no voter suppression. Voter ID is just common sense. Saying minorities can’t get a photo ID is just stupid and racist. How do we drive a car or buy beer if we can’t get an ID. Democrats and progressives are racists. This guy being interviewed is such a liar.
they deserve a world of hurt. they are useless.
Instead of voter registration drive, Democrats need to hold voter ID drives where they help people get their "FREE" government approved ID.
You just gave yourself away for being an oligarch owned and operated media outlet. That is the first telltale sign of being oligarch owned, promotion of the false partisan differences charades.
A disturbing and discouraging interview. Progressives like Kraig, and probably most progressives who come out of foundation funded organizations, are putting all their hopes for real structural change with the Democratic Party, a party largely supported and controlled by Wall Street, Corporate donors, and legends of greedy consultants. Our progressive hero is hoping that Manchin and Sinema will have a Road to Damascus change of heart. WAKE UP! Coal mine owning Joe Manchin is part of the ruling class and Sinema is working hard to join the elites and become wealthy. They aren’t going to change.
The Democrats never intended to deliver real change. Biden signaled that a year ago when he promised rich donors, “Nothing fundamentally will change.” Either he lied to them or he lied to us. Your guess?
In every state they’re screwed. Ill vote green again like many im sure. Regardless of majority or supermajority we get nothing but a Republican healthcare plan.
I am leaving the Democratic Party.. at least republicans get their agendas thru
Most people don't vote now. The gov't inaction is suppressing voters by default. The hell with them.
Why?
Its racist to think minorities cant get Identity cards and the reason not to let student I'd card is because foreigners attend college in USA… only some one who is a profoundly tribalist would be against voter I'd… make the I'd free … there all problems solved
Democrat research on black voters shows that to keep them voting Dem for another 100 years, just promise free stuff and PUSH 24X7 Anti-White HATE and RACISM. The anti-white racists women of the squad do that so well.
100's off 1000's of mail in all for Biden ballots arriving after 3AM, help give Biden the 2020 election.
Democrats say Anti-White Racist Black Voters Matter.
it is absurd to have to show a state issued id to vote in an election. why even have any laws..people do not cheat or steal or lie..all absurd premises.
Need communities to come together to help each other. Do not wait for someone to save you from afar
More Black People are leaving the Democratic Party until we start getting specific economic empowerment policies.
Republicans: I'm a proud bigot, fuck *insert marginalized group.
Democrats: Racism is terrible! Sorry, I won't change any part of the system to improve your lives whatsoever but here is a street named after Black Lives Matter! Better keep voting to keep those bigots out!
We need something other than these two choices ya'll.