As we know, Bernie Sanders believes that a class-based “revolution” can inspire millions of reluctant voters to come to the polls to support a much larger welfare state and new controls on capitalists. It didn’t happen for Bernie in 2016, it hasn’t happened in the past, and it probably won’t happen in 2020.
But can Trump’s obnoxious actions and rhetoric about women and minorities result in a different kind of “revolution,” based on identity politics? Texas will give us a clue. If Beto can beat Cruz, there may be something to it.
I wouldn’t bet the ranch on it, but it’s not impossible.