Inside the Democrats' Plans to Take On Trump
Interviews with party leaders and insiders reveal an ambitious agenda and big challenges
As Hakeem Jeffries took the stage at an election night celebration, the Brooklyn Democrat was greeted by chants of "Speaker Jeffries!" and emerged to declare, "America is back." With Democrats poised to take control of Congress, Jeffries sees the opportunity to set the legislative agenda and investigate corruption. The party's victory in flipping at least 29 House seats and gaining control of the Senate is seen as a "great American comeback" after nearly two years in the political minority.
However, party leaders acknowledge the challenges ahead. Despite their electoral success, Democrats remain unpopular and are divided on how to best govern. While some argue for an aggressive approach to confront Trump and pursue a third impeachment, others warn against misreading victory as an endorsement of Democratic leadership.
The party must deliver on promises of lower prices, government accountability, and a more progressive economic agenda while managing expectations that it may be unable to fully fulfill.
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