Obstruction by Zionists exploited the dysfunctional Platform and Resolutions committee, disorganized party officers, and conflict averse rules interpreters to make it functionally impossible for anyone to introduce floor resolutions at the convention. This is one of far too many examples of the Democratic Party failing to function democratically.

Thoroughly and precisely calculating thousands of nomination signatures and pages is beyond the scope of my attention to detail, but I did scroll through a handful of candidates of interest and can share some interesting takeaways.

One of three Democrat incumbents in the State Legislature facing a primary challenger, Representative Russell Goodwin of Milwaukee seems far from pleased. Over the past session, his attacks on transgender kids and decision to restrict free speech in support of Israel’s war crimes has placed him at odds with his party. His mismatched voting record, however, is only the start of his problems.

“Amy Donahue will give voters in this district a democratic socialist option who supports healthcare for all, fair taxation of billionaires and corporations, and who will fight to end genocide and apartheid in Palestine.”

“My second act in Congress will be signing on to Medicare for All (119th Congress H.R. 3069). Politicians say we can’t afford universal healthcare, public education, environmental protections, and so many other policies and programs essential for human thriving and flourishing. Meanwhile, those same people provide blank checks for wars, militarism, and corporate subsidies.

That’s why my first act in office will be signing Block the Bombs (H.R. 3565), to restrict arms sales to Israel.”

Democrats are very likely to win this year, but the details matter. We must not allow Wisconsin’s centrists and bipartisan compromisers to waste opportunities. That starts with identifying and working, not only to win a trifecta, but importantly, a trifecta with a strong left populist presence.

Winning the Trifecta should be quite easy, but centrist Democrats might fuck it up. Republicans seem to know their days of ruthless minority rule are numbered, as many are retiring. Last I checked, we’re up to six retiring Republicans in the State Senate, and nine in the Assembly. We believe that left populists are better suited to defeat Republicans in these seats than establishment centrists.

Here at Milwaukee Beagle, we believe that beating centrist Democrats in Wisconsin’s legislative primaries is strategically important to ending corporate rule and unlocking permanent affordability in Wisconsin.