Progressives Reject Democratic Platform, Ready To Push Biden Left

The Democratic convention focuses on unity, with progressives pushing Biden to adopt policies like the Green New Deal and Medicare for All. The platform vote reveals tensions between the party's old guard and progressives, who demand more radical changes. The Biden campaign signals openness to progressive ideas, but some progressives remain frustrated by efforts to appeal to GOP members. The convention highlights the party's most progressive platform in modern history, aiming to unite diverse factions under a big tent approach.

What is the main theme the Democrats are emphasizing at the start of their convention?

• Foreign policy

• Economic growth

• Education reform

• Unity

Which major policy is NOT mentioned as a focus for progressives pushing Biden to the left?

• Police and criminal justice reform

• Tax cuts for the wealthy

• Medicare for All

• Green New Deal

During the 'Leadership Matters' night, what is a key issue causing tension between the party's old guard and progressives?

• Foreign policy

• Healthcare

• Education

• Immigration

What is the stance of the Democratic platform on healthcare according to the transcript?

• It rejects any form of universal healthcare

• It does not address healthcare at all

• It fully supports Medicare for All

• It supports a public option to achieve universal healthcare

How is the Democratic platform described in terms of its progressiveness?

• Less progressive than in 2020

• The same as in 2016

• More progressive than in 2016

• Less progressive than in 2008