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.
The problem is, that’s how the country creeps rightward. If the Dems aren’t going to do anything because of “stability,” that leaves the door open for the Reps to yank it to the right next time they’re in power. And they do. Every time. Much moreso the last 2 times. There are little to no “moderate” Republicans left - most of them are Democrats, now, which is also Not Good.
So given that the US has the Fascist party, and the “Don’t make waves” party, they’re on a path to full-on authoritarianism unless they can drum up an actual progressive opposition.
♪ We’ve got to fight! Aaginst The Right! With our Paaaaaartay! ♫