Far from original Dems like FDR, New Democrats are essentially any Democrat following Jimmy Carter. They like to call themselves "center left" but in actuality according to their policies, platforms and voting records their center to center-right at best. They're typically pro-corporate pro-war and are very friendly with Republicans.
Jason: "Did you know Hillary used to be a cowgirl Republican"?
Larry: "Well that's not surprising considering she's one of the "New Democrats"
Larry: "Well that's not surprising considering she's one of the "New Democrats"
by Controlled Opposition Strategy August 17, 2018
Democrats that'll side with the party on every issue no matter how bad and defend the party no matter how corrupt.
Don't you hate her she's such a New York Democrat
by Idiom-imtheone June 1, 2017
A New York Democrat is an establishment democrat, who supports the Democratic Party no matter what they do. Some peole would refer to them as a "shill."
by Left_Liberty June 1, 2017