You almost have to wonder if the Democratic Party is secretly trying to lose.

Because if they aren’t, then boy, they sure are doing a convincing impression of a political death spiral.

Let’s start with the numbers. In just four years, Democrats have bled more than two million registered voters across the 30 states that actually track registration. Republicans? We’ve gained 2.4 million. That’s not a rounding error — that’s a seismic shift. Combine that with their approval rating scraping the bottom of the barrel — 35-year lows according to the Wall Street Journal, and one poll dropping them to a jaw-dropping 19 percent — and you’ve got a party that should be in full-on panic mode.

But instead of course-correcting, they’re doubling down on everything that got them here.

Case in point: their big summer strategy meeting. You’d think, given the polling, given the hemorrhaging of voters, they’d open with a laser-focused plan to fix the economy, tackle crime, or maybe — just maybe — talk about the border crisis Americans keep screaming about. But nope. They kicked things off with a “land acknowledgment.” Because nothing says “we hear you” to struggling families like a symbolic lecture about indigenous territory before diving into more Trump-bashing.

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But here’s the kicker: they still don’t get why voters are leaving. They think their problem is messaging, when the real problem is their policies. They obsess over Trump, scream about fascism, and cry about “democracy in danger,” but when Americans look at their communities, what they actually see is skyrocketing crime, collapsing schools, and grocery bills that look like mortgage payments.

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FAITH-IN-HIM said:

There has been considerable discussion regarding the challenges faced by the Democratic Party. However, I would like to present the official election results from last night in Iowa, a state traditionally recognized for its strong Republican support. These are factual results, not merely polls or opinions.

Iowa Senate District 1 Special Election results​

https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/your-local-election-hq/iowa-senate-district-1-special-election-results/

A district won by the GOP with a 55% margin in 2022 switched to the Democrats in 2025, who secured victory with 54%.

This is the 2nd state senate seat DNC flipped in IA in 2025.

But thanks for all your opinion poll and article!

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rambot said:

It's great to rag on democrats right now....with all the power they have.


How popular is Trump doing now, by rhe way? Are his policies being people into the republican fold?

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rambot said:

You assume it was the Democrats EARNING that win as opposed to Republican policies being really unpopular with independents.

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FAITH-IN-HIM said:

Was there a national-level election in 2025? If no national election takes place in 2025, there will be no basis for comparison.

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Democrats break GOP’s supermajority in Iowa after flipping state Senate seat​

FAITH-IN-HIM said:

What is your source for claiming the DNC is losing every demographic? Here are the facts.

• In seven of the last nine presidential elections, the Democratic candidate received the most votes in the popular vote.
• Over the past 50 years, less than 20% of African American voters have supported Republican candidates in each election.
• Past 50 years, most Hispanic voters have voted for Democratic candidates.
• Past 50 years, majority women have also tended to support Democratic candidates.
• Past 50 years, majority Americans under age 35 have generally favored Democratic candidates.
• Past 50 years majority of voters with a college degree have chosen Democratic candidates.
• In addition, about 80% of non-Hispanic immigrants have supported Democratic candidates during the last five decades.

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