Staff Reports
As Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez roll through Idaho and other conservative heartlands on their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, the mainstream media is quick to trumpet the size of their crowds and the supposed momentum behind their anti-corporate message. But let’s not kid ourselves—these rallies are less about winning new converts and more about energizing the same progressive base that’s been singing from the same hymnbook for years. The spectacle may be impressive, but it’s hardly a sign of a political revolution in the making.
Take their recent stop at the Ford Idaho Center, where 12,500 packed the arena—an impressive number until you realize Canyon County has fewer registered Democrats than the number of people who showed up. This isn’t a grassroots uprising; it’s a traveling pep rally for the left, complete with recycled talking points about “billionaire control” and “corporate greed.” Meanwhile, the real working class—the backbone of America—has been steadily moving toward the Republican Party, tired of empty promises and class warfare rhetoric that never seems to deliver results.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez love to rail against “dark money” and the influence of the wealthy, but let’s not forget that Democrats have outraised Republicans by billions in recent cycles, with the biggest donors now lining up behind the left. The hypocrisy is hard to ignore: while they decry the so-called oligarchy, their party is flush with cash from Silicon Valley and Wall Street elites. It’s a classic case of “do as I say, not as I do,” and voters in red states aren’t buying it.
Meanwhile, the political landscape is getting even more unpredictable with the likes of Stephen A. Smith, the ESPN commentator, hinting at a presidential run. Smith’s frustration with both parties—especially the Democrats’ lack of leadership and vision—echoes what many Americans are feeling. His outsider status and willingness to call out the failures of the political establishment are a reminder that the electorate is hungry for authenticity and real solutions, not more of the same tired slogans.
As the 2028 election cycle approaches, Republicans should remain confident. The left’s traveling roadshow may draw headlines, but it’s not moving the needle where it counts. The real energy is with those who believe in personal responsibility, economic freedom, and the American dream—not with those who want to divide us with class envy and empty promises. The stage may be crowded, but the message of common sense and conservative values is what will ultimately resonate with voters across the heartland.
