The party may reclaim the US House and even Senate, but primary candidates are far from united on how to move forward
Across the country, in front yards and on main streets, at dairy breakfasts and inside breweries, voters are delivering a similar message to Democratic primary candidates: they’re tired of both parties, and sick of being ignored.
The Democratic party brand is bruised after its disastrous 2024 presidential loss. A botched review of the defeat by the Democratic National Committee, and a drawn-out process over releasing the so-called autopsy, created another round of handwringing over the party’s direction.
On doorsteps, though, the voters don’t bring up the autopsy, or the party’s brand, according to candidates nationwide. They want a party that will stand up to Trump, fight for their healthcare and housing, make life more affordable, rein in immigration agents, build up their schools, get the US out of war and lower gas prices, protect their jobs from AI, confront the climate crisis and prevent datacenters from coming in.
Maybe they could, I dunno, be sincerely what they’ve been pretending to be for decades. You know, like the Republicans are doing now.
I cant even remember the last democratic party win. Even a small one.
ACA was kind of a big deal even if it wasn’t enough.
It really was. 2010 was a good year.
Do what the voter wants. Give them what they need and stop worshiping death and destruction.
But the money…
If I hire these campaign managers, they say I can take money from rich people, put advertising on tv channels and Facebook through their friends marketing firm and totally get elected with poll driven messaging through their other friends polling firms. The AI created billboards and mailers totally move independent voters towards weaksauce slogans and drive the vote towards… not showing up on voting day.
How about being recognizable as a united opposition to all things MAGA and Trump? How about having a strong stand about curbing foreign influence on the political parties and elections?
Hey! These bruises are just makeup!
Voters are not gonna reform the DNC, people need to quit pushing for Bernie and AOC. They are sheepdogs and are a huge part of the problem. They talk one thing then herd everyone back to supporting the status quo. The party is tone deaf and doesn’t listen to the will of their constituents.
