Jon Stewart torched the DNC and Democratic leadership as "lost" after learning from a candidate with a massive lead that he's heard zilch from the party.
They do control who votes on our behalf though. Citizens vote through a proxy, not directly for any given candidate. And our representatives can technically vote however they want.
That’s why people like Talarico and Platner matter. Platner just beat out Mills, the establishment pick for the seat. He shows that democracy works when people are engaged and organized.
Yes, but they don’t control who YOU vote for
They do control who votes on our behalf though. Citizens vote through a proxy, not directly for any given candidate. And our representatives can technically vote however they want.
That’s why people like Talarico and Platner matter. Platner just beat out Mills, the establishment pick for the seat. He shows that democracy works when people are engaged and organized.