Beto O'Rourke's biggest blind spot cost him Texas. Democrats, take note | Lawrence Lessig
Progressive ideas may be in vogue, but the lesson of 2018 is that what the party needs most is a movement of reformers
There is an uncertain hopefulness among Democrats just now about the party’s victories on Tuesday. All are relieved that Democrats captured the House, though many are puzzled that even this was so difficult. Beyond the House, the victories were even less certain. There are seven more Democratic state legislatures, but at least four fewer Democratic Senators. And none of the most prominent candidates in this cycle – at least among those facing an opponent – are certain to have won. Beto O’Rourke conceded in Texas. Only Andrew Gillum in Florida and Stacey Abrams are still fighting for victory.
Yet just below the surface of these moderate gains hides a truth that the Democrats need to understand – and
