Reclaim the policy center

The article argues Democrats should stop treating 'left vs center' as a fight over personalities and instead reoccupy the abandoned Obama‑era policy space—deficit caution, all‑of‑the‑above energy, education reform, and openness to trade. It suggests courting heterodox audiences (e.g., Joe Rogan) and tolerating pro‑life Democrats in red seats to widen appeal. — This reframes intra‑party strategy around substantive issue positioning rather than factional brands, with direct implications for candidate recruitment and national messaging.