Democrats as a whole are pretty thrilled with the House Republican decision to pass a second version of Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) budget plan. But progressive candidates — seeking to draw a clear distinction with their GOP opponents and generally be known as the group standing in the way of cuts to entitlement programs — are perhaps the most excited Democrats of all.
Progressives have said again and again that a fight over entitelments is the best way they can think of to energize the base as well as recruit new voters. The Progressive Change Campaign Committee shows what that process looks like in a new video posted Wednesday. The clip shows progressive candidates nationwide attacking the Ryan Budget and using it to build support with seniors.
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