Career
In his article published in "Political Affairs" magazine right after his election, Bachtell laid out his analysis of the contemporary political situation in the United States and how Communists should conduct themselves within lieutenant
In his article published in "Political Affairs" magazine right after his election, Bachtell laid out his analysis of the contemporary political situation in the United States and how Communists should conduct themselves within lieutenant
lieutenant entails building broad anti-ultra right, reform and anti-monopoly coalitions that win majorities and thus power in every democratic institution e.g., school boards, planning boards, city council, county boards, state legislature, federal office, in "red" and "blue" states." He also said that the experiences in countries like Venezuela are useful examples.
He emphasized that the Communist Party will seek a peaceful transition to socialism so long as it is possible, saying "Given the development of democratic institutions and traditions in the United States., involvement in the electoral arena and political action is essential and grows in importance.
He was previously Illinois organizer for the Party and a member of the party"s National Board He was earlier the Leader of its New York State branch.