Historically, Democrats have curbed their attacks on powerful interests for fear that it would cause a backlash. The president’s actions suggest they could stand to be more muscular.
David Atkins
Follow David on Twitter @DavidOAtkins. David Atkins is a Washington Monthly contributing writer, activist, and research professional living in Santa Barbara as well as an elected DNC Member from California. He is president of The Pollux Group, a qualitative research firm.
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