Why ‘wokeness’ is the biggest threat to Democrats in 2022

As Democrats gear up for the 2022 midterms, they know their biggest challenge likely comes from within their own party: the rise of “woke culture” on the far left. In the latest episode of The Point, CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains how Democrats need to navigate this self-made minefield and push back on Republicans’ anti-woke messaging if they want to score big wins in the upcoming election.

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James Carville thinks woke warriors in his party are simply 'naive'
https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/15/politics/james-carville-wokeness/index.html

This could be Democrats' kryptonite in 2022
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What Is the Green New Deal? A Climate Proposal, Explained
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Rep. AOC, 34 Members Urge Biden to Reform Immigration Policies
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If you hate the culture wars, blame liberals
https://jabberwocking.com/if-you-hate-the-culture-wars-blame-liberals/

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https://twitter.com/aedwardslevy

Donald Trump CPAC 2021 Speech Transcript Dallas, TX
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MLB moving All-Star Game from Georgia after state passes new restrictive voting laws
https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/02/us/mlb-all-star-game-moving-atlanta-spt/index.html

Kevin McCarthy: "Wokeness Has Got To Stop"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKQIPRFrtaw

McConnell warns businesses of 'serious consequences' after many condemn Georgia's restrictive voting law
https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/06/politics/mcconnell-businesses-georgia-elections-law/index.html

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I was named "best dressed" in 7th grade. That, along with being CNN's editor at large and author of the daily "Point" newsletter are my proudest achievements. Look for me here every Tuesday and Thursday to find out what’s really going down in politics.

CREDITS
Writer: Chris Cillizza
Producer: Moira Donohue
The Point Editor: Leigh Munsil
Video Editor: Steven Sevilla

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