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Who is the opposition leader? (piefed.social)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by Cherry@piefed.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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This is not a facetious question. I know I can technically ask AI but i don't think this is a simple answer TBH, as I am confused about process, and I do not know enough about US politics.

All my life when observing US politics (which I don't really do for fun) there has generally been a very visible opposition leader, you know their name their stance etc. It's the same for most major powers. But for the USA I simply do not know anymore. I get the jist there is only 2 parties but the democratic party seems like its just disappeared. Previously there was news of candidates etc but that's just gone.

What is happening? and who is the leader of the opposition now?

I am not looking for a bunch of FTrump answers, it would be great to have a discussion that's rational and not about him.

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[–] evasive_chimpanzee@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This is the right answer. "Opposition leader" or a "shadow cabinet" are not meaningful terms in American politics. It's like asking who the President of the UK is.

You could go for somewhat equivalent congressional roles like House/Senate minority leaders, or you could try to point to specific political figures that seem to be trying harder to oppose the regime (who may or may not be in the federal government like governors).

[–] Cherry@piefed.social 2 points 1 month ago

And that's the problem, i live where there is a different political setup so i am trying to be mindful of the layers you guys have and how someone rises to power. I admit tv and media has in the past shaped what i thought was the case.