Possible 2020 Democrat Terry McAuliffe accuses the left of 'dishonest populism'

Terry McAuliffe
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If Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe runs for president in 2020, he'll be doing so squarely from the center.

In an op-ed in The Washington Post, McAuliffe decried what he calls the "dishonest populism" of some of his fellow Democrats, who he accused of supporting "idealistic but unrealistic policies." He cited two proposals in particular: a federal jobs guarantee, which he called "not a realistic policy," and universal free college. "Spending limited taxpayer money on a free college education for the children of rich parents badly misses the mark for most families," he wrote.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.