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There is no denying the reality that the Democrat Party has changed over the past few years. However, while this reality stands, the perception of the changes are another matter.

Many members of the Democrat Party believe that "bold" reform is the answer and necessary to defeat President Trump. Republicans and conservatives, on the other hand, view the current Democrat Party as radical and extreme.

Earlier this week, Democrat congresswoman Ilhan Omar sat down for an interview with The Intercept; during this interview, the representative talked about the 2020 presidential election and the Democrat Party.

An Overview of Omar's Statements on 2020 and the Democrat Party

While sharing remarks, Omar spoke about the various candidates running for office. The congresswoman lauded the "Warren wing" of the Democrat Party; however, she also firmly reiterated her support for 2020 Democrat Bernie Sanders.

After stating that most Democrats fall under the "Warren wing," Omar branded Democrats as "policy-oriented" and "the smartest in the room." Finally, the congresswoman opined that most Americans aren't able to understand what Democrats are truly fighting for.

Omar's precise words read as follows:

"Just today we were, you know, fighting about a lot of things that most people can’t understand. There is that aspect of a Warren that is exciting. She has a plan for everything."

Later, Omar made very clear that the notion of Joe Biden or Pete Buttigieg as the Democrat nominee isn't her preference.

Do Americans Truly Not Understand What Democrats are Fighting For?

Democrats have consistently made no bones about articulating what they stand for. Medicare-for-All, the Green New Deal, free housing, and free college are merely a few examples. Many Americans do, in fact, understand what the Democrats are fighting for; however, disagreements are not uncommon reactions to what the left regularly proposes.

To date, the greatest censure against the Democrat Party pertains to socialism. Many of the policies which Democrats propose are inherently socialistic; moreover exists the issue of costs and how the left plans to pay for their various, grand promises.

Very often, Democrats cite taxing the wealthy as a means of funding; however, there are a plethora of credible issues associated with this particular answer.