The article discusses President Trump's misinterpretation of his electoral mandate, suggesting he is straying from his promise to lower living costs while potentially raising health care premiums. It draws parallels to past Republican administrations, especially George W. Bush's, highlighting how Democrats regrouped under leaders like Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi to reclaim power by emphasizing winnable issues. This strategic contrast with Republicans proved effective, suggesting a model for Democrats in future elections that centers on protecting entitlements and addressing public concerns.
President Trump is misreading his mandate. He ran on lowering the cost of living,...but seems to be implementing Project 2025 page by page.
Twenty years ago, another Republican president...misread his mandate, too...Democrats soon found their footing, took back both houses of Congress in the midterms.
Mr. Reid and Ms. Pelosi's strategy rallied the party around a clearly defined set of Democratic priorities...which created a clear contrast with Republicans.
Raising the profile of popular fights while lowering it for unpopular ones carried over to the 2008 primary...and helped deliver the most dominant general-election performance.
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