How Should Democrats Moderate in 2026?

How Should Democrats Moderate in 2026?

As Democrats struggle to rehabilitate their party, there has been an immense focus on which policies and stances alienated working-class voters of all backgrounds. Several post-election autopsies have concluded the party needs to “moderate,” or at the very least allow individual candidates to depart from the stances urged by “the Groups,” i.e., the party’s most influential lobbies and advocacy organizations. These stances, which are primarily bu…

Democrats' frustration with their party sees sharp increase, poll shows

Millions of Democrats Have Had Enough — of the Democratic Party

“The Democratic Party is hemorrhaging voters long before they even go to the polls.”That’s not from some conservative op-ed or a right-wing think tank. That’s straight from The New York Times — a publication not exactly known for sounding the alarm on behalf of the Republican Party. According to the Times, Democrats have lost voter registration ground to Republicans in all 30 states that track party affiliation. Every single one. From 2020 to 20…

Sharp rise in Democratic Party frustration signals challenges for 2026 midterms amid shutdown fallout

Democrats are increasingly unhappy with their party, a new poll shows. This frustration is higher than among Republicans. Many Democrats feel their party is not pushing hard enough for their priorities. This internal challenge comes as the party prepares for the 2026 midterm elections. Republicans show more unity and hope. Public disillusionment with both parties is widespread.