US Democrats are not leftists

https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/64531618

You guys understand that this is subjective?

They may not be left enough for you personally but they represent the political spectrum of in the US.

It depends. We Americans have been propagandized against “socialism” and “communism” for over a century, so in media discourse, this might be the political spectrum. But when polled on issues, apart from party identity, Americans support policies far to the left of any politician. Universal health care is perhaps the canonical example.
Yeah but how can you elect progressive representatives if the population is not progressive.

I see you stopped reading after the first sentence of the comment you replied to. I present you with the second sentence, which I implore you to now read:

But when polled on issues, apart from party identity, Americans support policies far to the left of any politician. Universal health care is perhaps the canonical example.