Democrats try a novel path to defeat a battleground Republican: Moving to the left

For years, Democrats have been hell-bent on ousting Rep. David G. Valadao, putting up a series of more mainstream candidates to break the Republican’s hold on a district that sweeps across California’s verdant San Joaquin Valley.

The comments reflect a strong debate over the political direction of the Democratic Party, with many expressing dissatisfaction with the current centrist approach and advocating for a shift to more progressive policies. There is criticism of both parties, with some commenters…