History shows that Democrats sacrificed at various points to bring laws against opposition even though it cost them seats: Social Security, Medicare, civil rights act, ACA, etc. Unfortunately not all Democratic voters play the long game by voting consistently

Surveys about beliefs about policies can be used to quantify these groups. Political consultants have done a lot of surveys, I am sure

What might be helpful to know from a political type is the percentage of Dems in each of your categories. My guess is: Mainstream: 70%; progressives: 25; Extreme Left: 5%

Interesting that achievements are listed as codes written and not in terms of outcomes such as wait times for veterans or other service metrics. The latter metrics are where the rubber meets the road because the government is a service organization

Or autism started happening because we discovered Pluto. 😄

You are smarter than DOGE

It is not that the Democrats moved to the center. They have been held to the center by the voters through the people they elect (e.g Manchin) and the filibuster. Maybe that’s what the voters want. People don’t like higher prices but want job protection and higher wages - maybe can’t have both

I think it is okay to have a different opinion on issues such as transgender in sports but to give a forum to those behind J6 is insane.