Why Progressives Are Backing Off 'Woke 1' Progressive politicians are quietly revising their past statements on issues like defunding the police and cancel culture, a move that may be more about avoiding electoral risks than genuine evolution of values.
Some prominent Democrats, such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D NY), have downplayed or recontextualized previous stances on these issues.
This revisionism is not limited to individual politicians but appears to be part of a broader effort by the Democratic left to recalibrate its message and image.