• Jyek@sh.itjust.works
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    1 day ago

    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.

    • GirthBrooksPLO@lemmy.world
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      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.

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        7 hours ago

        “Engaged and organized” comes after delivering a compelling vision. I’ve listened to Platner and he’s a better communicator than any corporate dem because his message to the working class is practically gospel