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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
It is strange how activists in both Labour and the Democrats revile the leaders of their parties who have actually managed to win national elections and govern. Success itself is regarded with hostility and resentment by those habituated to opposition and protest.
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I think the resentment, at least speaking from the labour side, is due to the fact that democrats make big promises and rely on working class voters to become elected. However once elected there is very little action taken to address the concerns of the working class.