Democrats look to what’s next after Trump. But first, an actual party
Denver — The Democrats here were told: The big midterm win wasn’t about you. But the vibes among the hundreds of party operatives, strategists and would-be 2028 presidential candidates who gathered to ask what’s next after nearly a decade of living in President Donald Trump’s shadow? Party on, Wayne! Party on, Garth! Democrats arguably haven’t had … The post Democrats look to what’s next after…
In Denver, Democratic party operatives, strategists, and potential 2028 presidential hopefuls convened for a summit to ponder what lies ahead following the party's surprising victory in the midterms. Despite being told this triumph wasn't about them, the attendees reveled in the party atmosphere. The recent midterms marked the Democrats' most significant win since Watergate, as they emerged from the post-Trump political vacuum stronger than ever.
However, even amidst the jubilation, party leaders knew they had a long road ahead. On the first day, the keynote speaker, influential Democratic data expert David Shor, cautioned that the voters they had lost and alienated still existed. He warned that if the party failed to persuade these voters within the next two years, they might face disappointment come the next election.
The summit's discussions highlighted the quandary that lies ahead: Should the party rally behind a left-wing firebrand to lead the presidential nomination and have a chance at winning the White House? Or should they opt for a candidate who can attract the voters who rejected the party's more conservative, culture-war narratives of recent years?
Texas Sen-elect James Talarico and Iowa's newly elected Democratic governor Rob Sand were among those advocating for unity in the party's approach, rejecting the war-like tactics that led to their current predicament. Meanwhile, California Representative Ro Khanna argued that the party can't afford to wait two years to effect change.
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