Political Science’s Karen Beckwith says economic issues are shaping progressives’ appeal to voters

The Democratic Party is fighting itself, even in Cleveland

Ideastream: Karen Beckwith, the Flora Stone Mather Professor in the Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences, said progressives are focusing on powerful, everyday economic issues that resonate with voters. She predicts strong Democratic performance in November would strengthen progressives, while poor results could empower moderates to argue progressives damaged the party’s chances.