While the Democratic Party seems better at protecting status quo than Republicans, many on the left want bigger change. There seems to be little consensus for the direction of change, however.

Some people want to make big changes in the Democratic Party as the same old party lost in the past. Problem is, it seems like there is little consensus, among the American people, for which direction to change. Many people want big change, but little agreement on what the big change should be.

I see voting for the Democrats as a way to protect democracy; somewhat like the role of a placeholder.

Transformational change is needed; especially to deal with climate change. Eventually, I hope that some clear consensus can emerge among the American people for strategies moving forward. I know what my own agenda would look like. In a nutshell; less emphasis on money and consumerism, but embrace technology and don't be too anti business. Encourage patience and healthier lifestyles. Encourage less automobile dependent planning and so forth.

I would love to see a consensus for this, but I don't see it so far. We do need some kind of consensus, if not this something at least, if we want to move the country in a new direction that sticks.