The article discusses the perceived crisis within the Democratic Party, arising from its weakening ties with the working class. Many voters, including young men and non-college-educated voters of color, feel the party is failing to represent their interests. Instead of being seen as a champion for working people, Democrats are viewed as influenced by affluent professionals. This disconnect leads to a perception of the party as slow and ineffective, in stark contrast to Republicans, who are viewed as aggressive and assertive. Addressing these issues is critical for the Democrats' future.
The Democratic Party isn't in inevitable decline. It's in crisis—one facing center-left parties everywhere—resulting from two fundamental failures.
More and more working-class voters see the Democrats as a party of affluent professionals, more plugged into the priorities of college-educated liberals.
In focus groups, voters don’t just see Democrats as out of touch. They see them as slow, weak, ineffective.
The question isn't whether Democrats can keep the light shining. It's whether they understand what's rising in the darkness.
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