Democrats have signaled concerns over leadership as the Trump administration continues to push forward with reducing government spending

Vambram · Mar 28, 2025

Democratic Party insiders, advisors and consultants revealed serious anxieties about their party's future after MSNBC anchors hosted a DNC chair forum that devolved into chaos in February.

The forum, which was held at Georgetown University, featured questions from Democrats about identity politics and transgender rights in debates that some strategists argued were not keeping in touch with regular voters.

"The Democratic Party has to assess how the self-styled party of the working class became seen as a party of elites and institutions at a time when so many Americans are enraged at elites and institutions," David Axelrod, a former advisor to President Barack Obama, told Politico. "I mean, what is it that the Democratic Party offers other than being an alternative to Trump? I haven’t seen evidence of that discussion going on."

"Over the last decade, the Democratic Party has had a working-class voter problem. It started out as a White working-class voter problem," Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., said. "And it has, as I’ve long feared, spread. It is not just a White working-class issue. It has now spread to the Latino working class and African American working class."

Beyond local and state politics, powerful donors have also signaled significant worries about the future of the party.

Democratic Party insiders dismayed after DNC meeting goes off the rails in 'Titanic'-style anti-Trump forum

Democratic Party insiders, advisors and consultants revealed serious anxieties about their party's future after MSNBC anchors hosted a DNC chair forum in February.

www.foxnews.com

Fantine · Mar 28, 2025

I think that the Democrats' "working class problem" will disappear as Trump's plans for the working class unfold over the next few weeks. I think that they'll realize bread and butter issues are more important than divisive cultural wedge issues.

A food pantry closed in our city yesterday--the casualty caused by Trump's $1 billion in cuts for hunger programs.

Trump cuts hit struggling food banks, risking hunger for low-income Americans

Food banks across the country say they will have less food to distribute because of at least $1 billion in federal funding cuts and pauses.

www.usatoday.com

CCN featured laid off federal workers in West Virginia, a very red state, saying they would never have voted for Trump had they known his real plans. Basically, they felt as if he'd stabbed them in the back.
Meanwhile, auto dealerships are bracing for massive layoffs and even bankruptcy as cars--already unaffordable--become stratospherically unaffordable after tariffs are factored in.
And if new cars aren't ordered, the union auto workers in the United States, some of whom had been misled into thinking Trump was on their side, will also lose their jobs.

Who's the party of elites? Well, Bernie Sanders told the tens of thousands of voters at his rallies: I was at Trump's inauguration, and I've been a Senator for decades...I was a few rows back, behind his front-row VIP's--Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg. And right behind them was his cabinet of billionaires--Lutkin, Bessent, RFK, Jr.

Say it aint so · Mar 28, 2025

Vambram said:
Democratic Party insiders, advisors and consultants revealed serious anxieties about their party's future after MSNBC anchors hosted a DNC chair forum that devolved into chaos in February.

The forum, which was held at Georgetown University, featured questions from Democrats about identity politics and transgender rights in debates that some strategists argued were not keeping in touch with regular voters.

"The Democratic Party has to assess how the self-styled party of the working class became seen as a party of elites and institutions at a time when so many Americans are enraged at elites and institutions," David Axelrod, a former advisor to President Barack Obama, told Politico. "I mean, what is it that the Democratic Party offers other than being an alternative to Trump? I haven’t seen evidence of that discussion going on."

"Over the last decade, the Democratic Party has had a working-class voter problem. It started out as a White working-class voter problem," Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., said. "And it has, as I’ve long feared, spread. It is not just a White working-class issue. It has now spread to the Latino working class and African American working class."

Beyond local and state politics, powerful donors have also signaled significant worries about the future of the party.

Democratic Party insiders dismayed after DNC meeting goes off the rails in 'Titanic'-style anti-Trump forum

Democratic Party insiders, advisors and consultants revealed serious anxieties about their party's future after MSNBC anchors hosted a DNC chair forum in February.

www.foxnews.com

This Headline: When the pain hits home, Republicans balk at Trump's spending cuts and tariffs
This Headline: Stock market today: Dow drops 700 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq sink as Wall Street reels from tariff, inflation fears.
And this Headline: Inflation report shows rising prices in February as fears of recession grow

This is going to continue and get worse. All Party insiders and their constitutes are concerned already, and that concern will escalate.

Vambram · Mar 28, 2025

President Trump and the GOP have far more working class people supporting them than does the Democratic Party. Unless the Democratic Party figures out how to reconnect with the millions upon millions upon millions of working class voters whom rejected Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party, then they shall continue to lose elections.

Say it aint so · Mar 28, 2025

Vambram said:
President Trump and the GOP have far more working class people supporting them than does the Democratic Party. Unless the Democratic Party figures out how to reconnect with the millions upon millions upon millions of working class voters whom rejected Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party, then they shall continue to lose elections.

How have the elections gone since the election of Trump?
There have been two of them and there's about to be third.
They took place and will take place in districts that Trump won by 23 points, 21 points, and the pending election by 30 some points.
Take your time.

Fantine · Mar 28, 2025

Vambram said:
President Trump and the GOP have far more working class people supporting them than does the Democratic Party. Unless the Democratic Party figures out how to reconnect with the millions upon millions upon millions of working class voters whom rejected Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party, then they shall continue to lose elections.

We don't have to "reconnect." Republicans are disconnecting--cut by cut by cut.

dogs4thewin · Mar 28, 2025

Fantine said:
I think that the Democrats' "working class problem" will disappear as Trump's plans for the working class unfold over the next few weeks. I think that they'll realize bread and butter issues are more important than divisive cultural wedge issues.

A food pantry closed in our city yesterday--the casualty caused by Trump's $1 billion in cuts for hunger programs.

Trump cuts hit struggling food banks, risking hunger for low-income Americans

Food banks across the country say they will have less food to distribute because of at least $1 billion in federal funding cuts and pauses.

www.usatoday.com

CCN featured laid off federal workers in West Virginia, a very red state, saying they would never have voted for Trump had they known his real plans. Basically, they felt as if he'd stabbed them in the back.
Meanwhile, auto dealerships are bracing for massive layoffs and even bankruptcy as cars--already unaffordable--become stratospherically unaffordable after tariffs are factored in.
And if new cars aren't ordered, the union auto workers in the United States, some of whom had been misled into thinking Trump was on their side, will also lose their jobs.

Who's the party of elites? Well, Bernie Sanders told the tens of thousands of voters at his rallies: I was at Trump's inauguration, and I've been a Senator for decades...I was a few rows back, behind his front-row VIP's--Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg. And right behind them was his cabinet of billionaires--Lutkin, Bessent, RFK, Jr.

Wait I am a bit confused if people run food drives then why would the food banks have to close? It would seem to me that people donating food has nothing to do with the government

Fantine · Mar 28, 2025

Government gives food banks lots of commodities--surplus food purchased from farmers. Those foods are also used in cooking school lunches--another thing funded through the Dept of Education that's on the chopping block.
Thinking that individual donations could fill the food pantries that are now closing is naive and wishful thinking.

dogs4thewin · Mar 28, 2025

Fantine said:
Government gives food banks lots of commodities--surplus food purchased from farmers. Those foods are also used in cooking school lunches--another thing funded through the Dept of Education that's on the chopping block.
Thinking that individual donations could fill the food pantries that are now closing is naive and wishful thinking.

so they could still be opened maybe they would just have less maybe. I know the camp I go to has a family dinner each month Jan-Apr and Sept-Dec. they do not have any income requirements and usually have WAY WAY more than they can give away and mom says that much of that stuff is donated by like Wal-Mart now the camp itself is a charity so that may be why they donate so much

Vambram · Mar 28, 2025

Fantine said:
We don't have to "reconnect." Republicans are disconnecting--cut by cut by cut.

No, we are not disconnecting. In fact, President Trump is more popular now than he ever was in his first term. On the other hand, can the same be said for the leaders and politicians in the Democratic Party?

Laodicean60 · Mar 28, 2025

UAW praised Trump's auto tariffs today. The funny thing is that Trump badmouthed the UAW during his campaign.

Fantine · Mar 28, 2025

Clinging to those beliefs will give you a sense of false security that will not be to your advantage.
I speak from experience. For eight years I would see Trump. I would listen to him. And I could not understand how even 1% of the populace could vote for him.
I was brought up believing that leaders commanded respect through their dignified behavior. I was brought up believing that if a candidate couldn't pass the test of character, all his other opinions didn't matter. I was taught that a leader had to work hard, have a command of the facts, choose advisers for their wisdom, experience, and values.
My upbringing and the values I cherished gave me a false sense of security.
I assumed people shared those values.
Do not cling to your musconceptions.

Belk · Mar 29, 2025

Vambram said:
No, we are not disconnecting. In fact, President Trump is more popular now than he ever was in his first term. On the other hand, can the same be said for the leaders and politicians in the Democratic Party?

If only more people approved if his job then disapprove. Not to worry though. I'm certain that continuing to ignore how his policies are affecting the economy will improve that ratio.

Always in His Presence · Apr 5, 2025

Republicans are more united than ever in their history and the Democratic Party is in free fall with warring factions.

Fantine · Apr 5, 2025

Always in His Presence said:
Republicans are more united than ever in their history and the Democratic Party is in free fall with warring factions.

If they are so united why did four Republican Senators vote to stop tariffs to Canada?

NxNW · Apr 5, 2025

Vambram said:
No, we are not disconnecting. In fact, President Trump is more popular now than he ever was in his first term.

Trump's rating is now unfavorable.

Gallup:

Vambram said:
On the other hand, can the same be said for the leaders and politicians in the Democratic Party?

Democrats are winning elections again, thanks to Trump!

That didn't take long.

Laodicean60 · Apr 5, 2025

Vambram said:
Democratic Party insiders, advisors and consultants revealed serious anxieties about their party's future after MSNBC anchors hosted a DNC chair forum that devolved into chaos in February.

I'd say they are in trouble because all they know how to do is attack and not offer solutions. Hell, they wouldn't even stand up for a kid with brain cancer that sends a lovely message. Trump attacked but offered a solution that resonated with the struggling working class.

Democrats need to figure something out because I'd hate to see a one-party system.

The majority of people are worried about Trump's tariffs, including myself, but I won't pass judgment until I see what happens with economic data and how many countries negotiate terms this year.

Always in His Presence · Apr 5, 2025

Fantine said:
If they are so united why did four Republican Senators vote to stop tariffs to Canada?

Because, unlike the Democratic Party - we allow our members to have dissenting opinions without the need to go after them - ask John Fetterman, Chuck Schumer etc.

And then look at Trumps approval with Republicans - 91% -

Thanks for asking.

Always in His Presence · Apr 5, 2025

NxNW said:
Democrats are winning elections again, thanks to Trump!

Democrats won one in a swing state and lost two - and you are crowing?

Laodicean60 · Apr 5, 2025

NxNW said:
Trump's rating is now unfavorable.

Relax, dude. Did you blow a gasget? The text.

I don't understand why so many people trust polls. Didn't the polls say Kamala was going to win? I imagine all the news about tariffs feared everyone, including myself, but we are a ways off from the next election.

Added: You are correct the only one who can help Dems is Trump himself.

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