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Democratic strategist calls for ‘new generation of leaders’ as party plots response to Trump’s victory

www.theguardian.com Democratic strategist calls for ‘new generation of leaders’ as party plots response to Trump’s victory

Strategist who aided resurgence after Reagan says party should focus on ‘fundamentals’ – but cautions against leftward drift

Democratic strategist calls for ‘new generation of leaders’ as party plots response to Trump’s victory

From remains an unabashed centrist who believes that economic growth, not the economic populism of Sanders or Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is the answer. “It’s important the critical mass in the Democratic party show that it’s the party of opportunity, responsibility and community but not the party of the left,” he insists.

He also argues that the party should not be afraid to talk about law enforcement and developing a system of community policing rather than urging “defund the police”. Likewise it should embrace the idea of legal immigration and a border that is under control. From applauds governors who have made jobs available to people without college degrees.

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