In the article...
"Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) says that the greatest threat to democracy isn't Trump voters, or parents protesting at school board meetings - "but the permanent Washington elite which has weaponized the govt and teamed up with corporate media to intimidate and silence those who dare to disagree with them."
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/tulsi-gabbard-washington-elite-pose-greatest-threat-democracy
Controlled opposition? Or has she seen the light?
Why even consider it when you can find a grassroots person to vote for?
Well, good question.
The thing is, if (big if) she has come around to see the truth and be an advocate for it, she'd have a lot of branding to support her efforts.