Since Trump assumed office, the Democrats have struggled with an identity problem: whether to take a leftward turn or stay closer to the center. Claudia Kade writes that during a members’ trip through Arizona and California, it became evident how challenging it is for the party to reinvent itself.
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Delegation Trip to the USA
The Atlantik-Brücke regularly invites its members to join delegation trips to the US. With a bunch of meetings with top people from politics, business, science, and the media, participants get to learn about what’s going on in the US and transatlantic relations. In addition to Washington, D.C., the delegations also visit other parts of the country during their trips, thus reflecting the diversity of the United States. In recent years, trips have included visits to Silicon Valley, Texas, Louisiana, Seattle, Vancouver, Virginia, and North Carolina.
Democrats at a Crossroads: Left-Wing Populism or the Center Path?
Delegation Trip 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year, we took our members along for a virtual delegation trip to the contested battleground states. Experts and decision makers gave insights into the 2020 election and the role of battleground states such as Michigan and Wisconsin.
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