A new saga unfolds in the ever-entertaining world of politics, starring the Democratic Party as it devises strategies for what might just be another ticket to Electionville. And who better to guide this ship than the eternal Senator Bernie Sanders and everyone’s favorite Instagram influencer turned politician, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? Yes, Sanders, at the tender age of 83, finds himself as the new face of the Democratic endeavor, while AOC, the party’s ambassador of vocal excitement, takes her position as the new, shall we say, eye-catching draw.
One might speculate that after the not-so-thrilling last election, the Democratic Party would be scouting for fresh faces. Instead, they opted for Senator Sanders, a man whose dedication to democratic socialism is almost as enduring as his career in politics. Sanders remains convinced of its success, albeit primarily in Scandinavian countries where it daringly doesn’t exist as communism. Team Bernie and AOC are setting off on an optimistic adventure, buoyed by the belief that, if articulated with enough conviction – or confusion – any promise can sound viable.
Jamie Harrison, the Democratic National Committee chairperson with a name as eclectic as his political commentary, appeared to acknowledge what others might call the elephant in the room. Admitting past political blunders with a dash of humor, he wondered aloud why the Democrats’ perfectly executed plan wasn’t winning over the hearts of the public. From embracing their knack for borderless embraces to the on-again, off-again nature of their protests, the introspection didn’t quite carry the gravity one might expect from a party seeking rejuvenation.
So here they go, off to campaign with a freshness and vigor only an octogenarian and a millennial can conjure. Sanders dazzles with promises to redistribute wealth by taxing those hard-working billionaires into oblivion to fund programs whose successes are as elusive as Nordic social democracy. As he hands over the rally to AOC, her lively cries against the injustices of capitalism take the stage. Her passion speaks to those who prefer ideas over output, captivating crowds who seem more enchanted by the spectacle than by the solutions.
The rallies march on, filled to the brim with an audience perhaps more interested in entertainment than enlightenment. Democrats might be offering an unexpected boon to Republicans, who seem to be watching as though an epic political sitcom is unfolding before them. As Sanders and AOC tour the nation, they bring a mix of nostalgia and novelty, leaving crowds with enough discussion to last through the next Election Day – and for Republicans, perhaps the feeling of invincibility against a platform that’s as colorful as it is impractical.
