Khanna’s fans also see another asset — he’s a progressive who does not turn off more establishment and moderate elements of the party. It’s an important quality after 2020, when Democratic officials mobilized to stop Sanders from winning the presidential nomination following his success in early-voting states.

Unlike some other high-profile progressives, Khanna’s style has been less combative and more aimed at building relationships with other parts of the Democratic Party. In perhaps an extreme example, in the 2018 primary, Khanna endorsed both then-Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) and the left-wing challenger who defeated him, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Bernie was the compromise candidate. Khanna would be the compromised candidate.

  • AOCapitulator [they/them]
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    2 years ago

    Lol, you've voted for president before?

    Should be like me and plan to, but then get too depressed and beat down to manage to actually go vote, and then condescend to people who DID vote

    • Abraxiel
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      2 years ago

      Sibling, I voted for Biden :agony-acid:

      At least I didn't vote in 2016.

      • Frank [he/him, he/him]
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        2 years ago

        It's okay man we all make mistakes. Electoralism is a hell of a drug. Just join us in voting for Mickey Mouse next time.

        • AOCapitulator [they/them]
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          2 years ago

          If we all write in "Henry kissinger's corpse" and we win the election, would they have to kill him?