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A reflective examination of cultural attitudes reveals the rifts that have emerged within the left, particularly regarding figures like Bernie Sanders. Initially, Sanders held a robust stance against open borders, aligning with critiques of mass migration. However, over time, he and other Democrats shifted towards the cultural left, leading to a loss of coherence among left populists and, ultimately, to pushback from the MAGA base.
This shift highlights a larger trend—how the political left’s alignment with cultural liberalism has stymied figures like Sanders from maintaining broader populist appeal. The polarization of attitudes toward issues like immigration has created a breeding ground for divisions within the Democratic party itself.