Here are three ways we can turn anti-Trump solidarity into political power | Robert Reich

The No Kings protests affirmed widespread opposition to Trump’s actions. As the midterms approach, we have an opportunity Last weekend, millions of us once again affirmed the foundation of the common good. Across America, people showed their solidarity – in opposition to Trump’s ill-considered war in Iran, with immigrants being targeted by ICE and border patrol agents, with current and former public officials whom Trump is prosecuting, with the students and universities whose freedom to learn and speak continues to be threatened by Trump, in favor of the earth and stopping climate change, and with every American who’s determined to reject dictatorship. But how do we turn that solidarity into political power? Three suggestions. All depend on our working with activists we already know, added to those we met during the No Kings protests, and the activism of our local Indivisible chapter and other groups we participate in. Target vulnerable Republican senators and House members. Either get them to switch parties or become independents who caucus with Democrats, or flip their seats. Republican majorities are razor-thin in both chambers, and some Republicans who represent purple district