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The Way Forward

Midwestern Democrat

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3. It does seem that many Democrats in Washington appear to have great passion for various social issues and the issue of

Reply to everyonematters (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 03:27 PM

Jul 5

Democracy but appear to be utterly disinterested when it comes to kitchen table economic issues. I think individual Democratic candidates in 2026 and 2028 are going to have to chart their own course and put forward their own economic agendas - I don't see much evidence that the national party is really going to change much in the next two years - too many people in power who seem incapable of changing.

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Democrats need to win the trust of voters on economic policy. [View all] everyonematters Jul 5 OP

Mamdani seems to be building a lot of trust on economic issues Fiendish Thingy Jul 5 #1

Dem areas account for 70% of US economy. Voters rarely hear this. blm Jul 5 #2

I don't think that is going to convince voters to vote or register as Democrats. everyonematters Jul 7 #9

The point is to flip the BS narrative that Republicans are 'makers' and blm Jul 7 #11

It does seem that many Democrats in Washington appear to have great passion for various social issues and the issue of Midwestern Democrat Jul 5 #3

omfg this shit again Skittles Jul 5 #4

There are a few progressives that are coming out, but people like Schumer and Jeffries and most Democrats are not. everyonematters Jul 6 #5

well I DO agree Dems need better leadership Skittles Jul 6 #7

The success of Republican campaigns... GiqueCee Jul 6 #6

The biggest media venue for Democrats is MSNBC. They are 24/7 on Trump's abuses and almost nothing on people who everyonematters Jul 7 #10

Segments on how... GiqueCee Jul 7 #12

need to change the impression of Democratic bastions (NYC, San Fran, Seattle, Portland, etc.) cadoman Jul 6 #8