The Centrist WelcomeFest Was Everything That’s Wrong With the Democratic Party

The Centrist WelcomeFest Was Everything That’s Wrong With the Democratic Party

Inside a cavernous, neon-lit ballroom in the bowels of a joyless Washington D.C. hotel, Carly Simon blasts from the speakers in an effort drown out the chants of “Free, Free Palestine” from protesters who’ve crashed a conversation with Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) — the gay, Black, self-described Zionist representing one of the most Democratic districts in the country.  Liam Kerr, co-founder of the centrist-supporting political action committe…