2020 has been a disaster for the left wing of the Democratic Party. First, its chosen candidates, Sanders and Warren, were routed in the primaries, thereby showing that the left doesn’t even constitute a majority of Democrats, much less the country. Then, its plan to use its Twitter muscle to force Biden to become a new FDR fell by the wayside when the GOP gained seats in the House, and appeared likely to maintain control of the Senate. Worse, its theory of winning power by boosting turnout and ignoring swing voters was a complete flop. To the surprise of no one except the left, millions of newly mobilized voters liked Donald Trump.
But Georgia presents one last opportunity to save the day. If the Democrats can win two elections that unquestionably revolve around turnout, the left’s mobilization theory will be partially vindicated, and the Democrats will control the Senate. Pressure for fundamental changes, such as court packing and the abolition of the filibuster, will intensify.
Will it happen? It’s possible–both elections will be close– but I’m not holding my breath.