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 concerns do many progressives have regarding the Biden campaign's approach?

In what ways is the current Democratic policy platform considered more progressive than in previous years?