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New Institute Urges Democrats to Embrace Bold Ideas
10/15/2025
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Story summary
- Adam Jentleson, a former adviser to Harry Reid, launched the Searchlight Institute to urge Democratic candidates to adopt "heterodox" positions.
- Critics say the approach could sideline marginalized groups and prioritize polling over core values.
- Some Democrats support the initiative, believing it could broaden the party's agenda beyond opposing Trump in the current political climate.
