Democrat says he'll take Trump-like path to presidency

[TexasTowelie]

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democrat Andrew Yang understands he's unknown to much of America. But the political newcomer says he'll ride what seems like an improbable path to the White House just like President Donald Trump.

Yang, an entrepreneur who is generating buzz with his signature proposal for universal basic income, is banking on a high-profile appearance on the Democratic debate stage later this year for his message to catch on.

The 44-year-old made his first visit Tuesday to the early voting state of Nevada. At least 300 people turned out to his evening rally to wave signs that said "Math" and "Yang Gang" while the candidate predicted his rise through a crowded pack of 2020 contenders.

Yang said that like Trump, he'll break away by taking on issues no other candidate will talk about — especially his plan to give money to most every American.

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[machI]

1. I prefer a candidate who will take a Progressive path to the Presidency

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. Basic income not progressive enough for you? Did you read the excerpt? Pretty clear he means media

Which other candidates are proposing basic income? I do not know, but I'll bet it is less than a handful or zero.

He specifically mentions debates. What's unprogressive about debates?

It specifically mentions gaining attention by taking on issues like basic income. What's unprogressive about basic income?

[Hortensis]

3. Nonsense. Trump ran as a RW populist, firing up resentment

against elites and minorities.

A candidate focusing on what we do shortly when millions of job disappear is a good addition to the national discussion. But I don't like him making Trump's populism sound like it appealed to responsible Americans naturally concerned about their futures.

Sure people are worried about incomes, but if you offer money to populists without -- above all -- promising to destroy the "elites" and other groups, they'll find another leader. Destroy the establishment to restore power to the people is the overarching theme to all populist movements and how these passions can be manipulated to take down whole governments.

As a right-wing populist, Trump also of course pushed nativism and nationalism to great success, which Yang won't do. And Sanders already owns his left-wing version, encouraging diminished as other candidates draw away people still open to messages of hope through building.