Who is our leader? [View all]
In the media, among the parties, the caucuses, whoever -- Who is the singular face of the Democratic party in the minority?
We have alternative policies and we have alternative ideologies. I was, at the start of the year. sensing the Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Sanders were taking the mantle of de facto leadership, but that seems to have petered out.
The establishment, those invested with leadership are Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, but I personally do not see them as a particularly active force leading the party. They appear to me to be very reactive and defensive. And, objectionably, risk averse.
I think Joe Biden no longer can be reasonably considered a unifying agent for the Democratic party, and I honestly do not see Kamala Harris either at the center of national politics.
Both Barack and Michelle Obama are making gestures, but seem to be disengaged because why the hell would they want to be engaged in this mess?
Hillary Clinton remains in her role as Greek chorus or Shakespearean jester. She, with a smirk and a laugh, notes the absurdity but is, likewise, not taking the reins of leadership.
And for those of you that know me, I'd kill for a resurgence of Hillary Clinton on the main stage. Not necessarily to run for President, but as an ideological and leadership pole to communicate how it is. She has gained her voice in her loss, and she can still rise up to coral the cats of the caucus.
Ditto Nancy Pelosi, although she seems quite ill and diminished.
Thoughts, fellow Democrats? Am I completely off base?
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