What is 'the political left'?

It is a group of politicians and voters who support certain social and economic ideas.

What does 'common-sense problem' mean here?

It means their solutions to crime might not seem sensible or practical to many people.

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The left’s common-sense problem on crime

First publishedJul 9, 01:03 PM

Last updatedJul 11, 09:26 PM · 10m ago

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Some people think the political left has problems with crime. This means their ideas about stopping crime might not be very practical. Radical ideas from the left could hurt the Democratic Party. These ideas are what the left often supports.

Why it matters

This matters because if the left's ideas fail, it can make people lose trust in them. It could change how politics works for many Americans.

In brief

What is 'the political left'?: It is a group of politicians and voters who support certain social and economic ideas.
What does 'common-sense problem' mean here?: It means their solutions to crime might not seem sensible or practical to many people.

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Both outlets focus on the same main idea: that the left has issues with crime. The tone is serious and slightly warning.

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The ideas might seriously harm the Democratic Party.
The EconomistFocuses on the political damage to the party.

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The Economist · US8