The Way Forward

Antifa has to decide if it is going to promote already existing infrastructure. I can see Antifa transitioning to a get-out-the-vote ground/social media operation. But we have to start using social media more intelligently and not look down our noses at it's denizens.

Moving people to act is important and we have to leverage the power of social media. Antifa, as a movement shows up always as a counter protest or as a human shield to progressive protest actions. It engages in skirmishes, and transitioning into long haul electoral vision is a different animal.

I would say that most of your Antifa street presence is made up of those motivated by the adrenalin of conflict. Left leaning politics is its juice. I am skeptical that Antifa is interested in long term goals. They are in-the-moment, in-your-face opposition to right-wing street presence. That's it.

Any number of the individuals might mature and get into electoral politics, or focus on a career. Some might already have a career and family and do it for the thrill. They target fascist messaging in the public arena, physically. I can't see any kind of transition as a party.

We'll see what rises out of the ashes of our democracy.