In a scathing critique, Matt Duss, a former top foreign policy adviser to Senator Bernie Sanders, is warning Democrats that their party's stance on war and foreign policy may be a recipe for disaster. Despite the party's promise to bring about change, Duss argues that anti-war candidates often morph into war-monger presidents once in office. As the US continues to grapple with ongoing conflicts and rising tensions around the world, Duss's comments raise important questions about the feasibility of a truly anti-war platform in American politics. Can Democrats find a way to balance their commitment to peace with the harsh realities of global power dynamics, or will they succumb to the same hawkish tendencies as their predecessors?
Matt Duss, former foreign policy adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders, on how Democrats can win on an anti-war platform and bring about real change. The post When Anti-War Candidates Become War-Monger Presidents appeared first on The Intercept.
