As I continue to read through #NormanSolomon's book "The Blue Road to Trump Hell" while stripping the terrible code #Adobe #InDesign output in the #EPUB version, the thing that stands out is how the #DNC simply haven't understood; the #USPol electorate post-Obama isn't the same as pre.

No #Centrist can build the necessary coalition on the left, because the fundamental hypocrisy of the Centrist position, that corporate agendas are compatible with the #Democrat voter base, is electorally toxic.

#Centrist, #Corporate #DNC Democrats, their donors and fucking bloody #AIPAC

#IHIPNews with guest #DavidHogg

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=86l7YuVp_i8&

Hey Copilot, Philosophically, do republicans live in America whereas democrats live in the United States? #america #unitedstates #left #right #conservative #liberal #leftist #centrist #fascist #copilot

https://survivorliteracy.com/2026/05/14/late-night-musings-7/

Why Omaha Shows Great Hope for Centrism In America

The race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District in Omaha has become one of the most closely watched U.S. House contests of 2026, not because it reflects the country’s sharp partisan divide, but because it stands apart from it. In a political era defined by ideological purity tests and deeply polarized districts, Omaha’s “blue dot” remains one of the few places where moderate candidates and crossover voters still matter.

Nebraska’s 2nd District, centered around Omaha and its suburbs, has long been politically competitive. The district voted for Democratic presidential candidates in recent elections while also repeatedly electing Republican Congressman Don Bacon, a figure known for emphasizing bipartisan cooperation and moderate conservatism. Bacon’s retirement has now opened the door to a highly competitive race between Republican and Democratic contenders who must appeal beyond their party bases to win. (VPM)

Unlike many House races across the country, candidates in Omaha cannot rely solely on energizing ideological loyalists. Independent voters play a decisive role, and both parties recognize that winning requires a broader coalition. NPR described the district as one of the few remaining places where “persuading voters across party lines could still make the difference.” (VPM) That reality has shaped the tone of the campaign, with candidates focusing more on pragmatism, local concerns, infrastructure, and economic stability than on the highly nationalized culture-war rhetoric dominating other races.

The district’s political makeup explains much of this centrist dynamic. Republicans maintain a strong presence, but Democrats and independents together make up a larger share of the electorate. (VPM) Omaha’s suburban voters, many of them college educated and politically moderate, have increasingly resisted the hardline positions seen in more polarized districts. Analysts continue to rate the race as a true toss-up because neither party has a secure ideological advantage. (USPollingData.com)

Even local political leaders have emphasized Omaha’s less polarized character. Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. recently argued that “the vast majority of voters are somewhere in the middle,” encouraging candidates to focus on partnership and practical governance instead of partisan confrontation. (VPM) That sentiment contrasts sharply with many congressional battlegrounds nationwide, where candidates often compete to prove loyalty to the ideological wings of their parties.

The Democratic primary itself has reflected a broader debate about electability versus activism. While some progressive voices pushed for more ideologically driven candidates, others argued that the district’s swing voters still reward moderation and coalition-building. (KESQ) Republicans face a similar challenge, as any nominee must balance support from conservative voters with the need to attract independents in a district that has repeatedly shown a willingness to split tickets.

Nationally, American politics continues to grow more polarized, with researchers noting widening ideological gaps between the two major parties over recent decades. (arXiv) Yet Omaha’s House race demonstrates that competitive districts with large blocs of moderates and independents can still reward candidates willing to work across party lines. In that sense, Nebraska’s 2nd District may offer a glimpse of a different kind of politics — one where persuasion matters more than outrage and where winning the center remains essential to victory.

Omaha's U.S. House race will test candidates' ability to reach beyond party lines

https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5815289/omaha-and-centrist-politics

#Politics #News #Centrist

Centrists are actually like this

@humor

#politics #meme #memes #PoliticalMemes #uspol #USPolitics #centrist #centrism #centerleft #centerright #leftwing #farleft #left #leftism #leftist #fascism #rightwing #antifascism #libertarian #libertarianism #liberalism #liberal #PoliticalIdeology #ideology

Let them eat #HotRotisserieChicken

This shows how out of touch these #millionaire #politicians truly are.

Takes the cake, doesn't it.

(Supposed) #Liberal, #centrist, #conservative, #fascist, #Nazi, they're all out of fucking touch with reality ... People are #dying from lack of #healthcare, from #despondency, senseless #violence.

Let them eat
Hot Rotisserie Chicken.
That will fix everything.

Fuck.