It is odd that the dynamics of the primary led so many candidates to go out of their way to make their positions sound more radical and/or controversial than they are in substance
A pretty progressive posse. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images Intelligencer staffers Jonathan Chait, Benjamin Hart, Eric Levitz, and Jeb Reed discuss the possible perils of Democrats’ progressive immigration stances.
Jon: Having positions that are rational when explained, as opposed to positions that sound intuitively appealing without explanation, is generally a political liability. Eric: Yeah, it’s potentially problematic. Maybe once those raised hands at the debate make it into GOP attack ads, we’ll see movement. But as of now, Democrats haven’t paid a clear penalty for moving left on immigration .
Jon: Stop taking unpopular positions! Or, at minimum, prioritize one or two places to take a big risk if you think you can move people. But they can’t just stick their neck out on everything
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