Back in 2016, a Podesta email chain showed that Perez recommended that the Clinton campaign weaponize identity politics to defeat Sanders and stave off threats to their neoliberal control over the Democratic Party.
"When we do well [in Nevada], then the narrative changes from Bernie kicks ass among young voters to Bernie does well only among young white liberals-that is a different story and a perfect lead in to South Carolina, where once again, we can work to attract young voters of color."
With Sanders surging among youth and people of color, Perez has summoned his roster of corporate and imperial hacks in one more desperate bid to "stick the knife in."
Kevin Gosztola is managing editor of Shadowproof.com. He also produces and co-hosts the weekly podcast, "Unauthorized Disclosure."
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