You linked another John Bachtell article.

I've spoken with, at the very least, my D.O. (I believe he's reaching 90 at this point) and that's not really the view that the National Committee takes.

I would say... no. There may be divergence at some points, but I wouldn't call it a divide.

The rank-and-file membership loves rediscovering old documents and old literature about the CPUSA and its vast history, such as the anti-apartheid days.

People saying that the "leadership" (which was democratically elected by us) have problems between them and the clubs honestly... are either simplifying a topic or don't know what they're talking about.

As for the Dems thing, we had a schism about this in 2014 and kicked out Sam Webb and it was literally lead by others including John Bachtell himself, though I don't know if Bachtell has had any changes of heart, and since then, Joe Sims and Rosanna Cambron are the two co-Chairs.