First go check VB’s post history. Some of the criticism is well deserved.

Second, depending on the framing and audience, Democrats absolutely are the left. If you are in heavily socialist places that claim will rightfully get you laughed at. Since we defined it as capitalist vs not. And any type of liberal is staunchly unwaveringly capitalist to a fault. But outside that you’re just talking past people to score points.

Are Democrats progressive? Absolutely. Like a snail is speedy. But snails still get around. It isn’t satisfactory to myself or a lot of others. But it’s nothing to disregard. They’ll eventually get to the right answer after they’ve tried every other option. But they CAN get there unlike Republicans. And we CAN speed it up with cooperation and solidarity where it makes sense.

No Democrats aren’t moving right. If you define right as capitalist there’s nothing right of economic-liberalism/liberals or neoliberals/neoconservatives. Are they wavering somewhat rudderless on social issues trying to check what direction political winds might be blowing to find support? Absolutely. But they still, after far too long, did eventually bring about equal marriage rights for gay couples. And while it’s far from perfect they do provide understanding and support in general to trans groups. They absolutely need to do more and to do better. But they can be worked with and reasoned with. Perhaps just not trusted.