Progressives and moderate Dems are already jockeying to claim credit for Tuesday
A POLITICO Poll found the size of a Democratic victory matters for the party’s ideological war.
As Democrats gear up for Tuesday's midterm elections, the party is already divided over how to interpret the results. Progressives and moderates have been squabbling throughout the election cycle over who will be credited if Democrats secure a victory. A new POLITICO Poll reveals that the size of the win could determine which direction the party takes.
If Democrats fall short of expectations, half of Democrats are unsure whether it would signal a need for more progressive or moderate candidates. However, if Democrats perform well, a majority of both progressives and moderates believe it would support running more progressive candidates in the next election. The survey indicates that both factions are already strategizing for post-election conferences, with top super PACs and campaign firms finalizing their approaches based on the perceived direction of the party.
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