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?
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.