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There was the tea party movement that did shift the GOP and then later there was the election of Trump as well. These were reactions against the RNC establishme

There was the tea party movement that did shift the GOP and then later there was the election of Trump as well. These were reactions against the RNC establishment. The democratic establishment has not had to deal with any thing like this. With the rise of AOC, Sen. Warren, and Sanders it seemed like the DNC was going to lose some power, but alas. Nominating Biden for President is the same as if the GOP nominated Jeb Bush. A clear sign that change is not on the horizon. Edit-to-add: I guess the election of President Obama was a reaction against the DNC somewhat and even Bill Clinton as well. But, in the end neither moved the needle.

karatestomp 6y ago
Obama's pushing in the media as an "up and comer" felt like typical party messaging and positioning. I think he just surprised them when he "up and came" faster than they wanted him to, but I suspect his prominence in the first place was planned and intended by party insiders. [EDIT] I mean the messaging concerning him and his prominence before he announced a Presidential run. It's no accident that there was a lot of chatter about him well before that on national media, all the sudden. Felt like official party grooming via the media.