Democrats DOUBLE DOWN on Failed 2024 Strategies

The Democratic Party lost the Presidency to Donald Trump, lost the Senate to the Republicans and failed to take back the House of Representatives. That’s quite the dismal outcome. But, instead of reflecting on what went wrong, Democrats seem determined to double down on the same failed strategies.

Let’s examine the latest news showing Democrats refusing to learn from their mistakes and they to explain why their stubbornness could spell disaster for them in the future.

Hakeem Jeffries’ Recycled Rhetoric

First off, Democrats can’t seem to quit the same old tired rhetoric that didn’t work for them in 2024.

Last Friday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) continued to push an aggressive anti-MAGA narrative. In a recent press conference, the highest ranking House Democrat characterized the infancy of President Trump’s second term as “an assault” by “extreme MAGA.”

If this sounds familiar to you, then you’d be right. Jeffries words echoed the same theme as Joe Biden’s failed president re-election campaign where he boldly proclaimed “Democracy was on the ballot” and other platitudes, including phrases like “extreme MAGA.” Voters clearly rejected this theme in 2024, proving that fear-based messaging does not win them over.

Jeffries accused Republicans of favoring billionaires over the middle class, yet Kamala Harris received billionaire donations by about a 2-to-1 margin over Trump in 2024. The Democrats’ hypocrisy is glaring, and voters have noticed.

Even More Violent Rhetoric

Moreover, Jeffries’ statement about fighting Trump’s agenda “legislatively, in the courts, and in the streets” echoed past Democratic rhetoric that many Republicans claim has led to political violence, including multiple assassination attempts against President Trump. This kind of Democrat messaging is not only irresponsible but also unpopular with voters seeking stability.

Want proof? Recent polling from Quinnipiac University shows 57% of registered voters have an unfavorable opinion of the Democratic Party. That’s the highest unfavorable percentage since Quinnipiac started asking the question in 2008.

The DNC’s Leadership Forum Was a Disaster

Then there’s the chaotic mess that was the Democratic National Committee’s leadership forum. Moderated by MSNBC hosts, top Democrats running for DNC chairperson gathered to answer questions before the body voted on new leadership. What resulted was a farce marred by constant interruptions, a lack of control from moderators, and visible disunity among rank-and-file Democrats. Audience members frequently interrupted the forum, voicing frustrations about climate change, the hypocrisy of Democrats friendly to big business and the billionaire class moderating the forum, among other issues.

One candidate, Dr. Quintessa Hathaway, chose to sing her opening statement instead of presenting a serious vision for the party’s future. This bizarre display highlights how disconnected party leadership is from the real issues Democrats care about.

If anything, the forum proved that Democrats refuse to let go of their failed messaging and have nothing else to offer than more of the same. For example, when asked whether racism and misogyny played a role in Kamala Harris’ 2024 loss, all candidates for DNC leadership raised their hands. Clinging to this talking point ignores the reality of why voters rejected her: her perceived incompetence and catering to the fringes of the American political left and the lack of solutions to kitchen table issues.

Identity Politics Over Merit-Based Leadership

Finally, the DNC leadership forum saw a last-minute change in voting procedures to cater to a non-binary candidate that offered even more confusion. According to outgoing DNC Chair Jamie Harrison, the DNC required one male, one female, and one non-binary vice chair.

Apparently, Democrats remain committed to alienating everyday voters seeking a return to sanity in favor of gender quotas. Putting aside the issue of defining how many genders exist, the DNC prioritizing identity politics over qualifications is a surefire way to alienate voters who want competent leadership above all else.

Democrats Are Doubling Down on Failure

Where is the winning strategy, Democrats? Remember winning? That’s how you get to govern.

The 2024 election losses should have been a wake-up call for Democrats. Instead of adjusting their approach, Democrats are clinging to ideological purity, identity politics, and outdated narratives. Unless they change course, they are setting themselves up for further defeats in coming elections.