This article discusses the possible pathways for the Democratic Party at the end of President Obama's presidency and the implications these choices each could have on the American people. On one hand the Democratic Party could stay with the centrist policies President Obama has (to a certain degree) endorsed. On the other hand, the party could embrace more progressive principles endorsed by those like Elizabeth Warren. This article outlined positives and negatives to both of these choices.
This article applies to AP Gov because it discusses the choices the Democratic Party has in moving forward from President Obama's leadership. The choices the party makes concerning the values they choose to endorse for the next few years could have serious implications for the party. The article stated that many Democratic voters have felt that President Obama didn't properly represent the party, so it will be interesting to see what kind of candidates the party chooses to support in these next few years.
I'm definitely interested to see how the Democratic Party will choose to act in these next few years. I identify as progressive but I don't feel like the party/President always represent my political thoughts. I too feel frustrated sometimes when I look at President Obama's objectives prior to his Presidency and when I look at what he's accomplished. I don't think this is completely his fault; it doesn't help to have a hostile House, but I think there are some choices he could have made that would have been more beneficial to Americans.
