Neoliberalism vs. New Deal: Bernie, Hillary and what’s really at stake in this primary

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The Democrats will become the ruling party, but their rule will substantially continue what we have had, perhaps supplemented by an extra spoonful of compassionate economic policy.

If Sanders wins, there is a chance the Democratic Party can rediscover its modern roots of New Deal social democracy via expanded Social Security, single payer health insurance, debt-free college, the end of neoliberal trade policies and reining in of corporate power.

The Democrats face a real choice

The 2016 primary elections will significantly influence the Democrats’ political course for the next generation. Demographics imply Democrats will be the majority of the future, but the party’s political identity and agenda is up for grabs.

If the Clinton vision prevails, the Democratic Party stands to become a party of neoliberal economics, wrapped in socially liberal identity politics. A Clinton-led Democratic Party will also continue President Obama’s tactical appeals to “bi-partisanship”.

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http://www.salon.com/2016/04/10/new_deal_vs_neoliberalism_bernie_hillary_and_whats_really_at_stake_in_this_primary_partner/