Staff Reports
The Democratic Party has found itself in quite the pickle following President-elect Donald Trump’s decisive victory. With the confetti barely settling, party insiders are laying the blame squarely at the feet of President Joe Biden, who somehow thought continuing his run was a good idea. This time around, the self-proclaimed “good ol’ Joe” didn’t just stumble over his words during debates; he practically tripped and fell into an early retirement.
Vice President Kamala Harris’s frantic 100-day campaign turned into a last-ditch effort, an apparent attempt to hide what many in the party suspected was an impending disaster. Her strategy, or lack thereof, echoed the sentiments of party members who believed Biden should have hung up his running shoes long before he even kicked them off. The sentiment is clear: many wish someone had gently reminded the president that age might be just a number, but it’s certainly a number that comes with a few wobbly moments—like repeated verbal blunders that left the audience wondering if he was auditioning for a comedy act.
Democrats fume at Biden after crushing Harris defeat
Under pressure, Biden eventually dropped out of the race, endorsing Harris to replace him on the Democratic ticket. But, party insiders are fuming at what they see as lost time to mount a proper campaign against Trump.
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Biden’s decision to retire from the race and endorse Harris barely concealed the discontent boiling within the Democratic ranks. Some militants within the party were outraged, convinced that his selfish ego sealed their fate against Trump. With his premature exit, those who remained were left to scramble. Instead of crafting a comprehensive plan to counter Trump, they were met with the reality that connections to blue-collar workers and minority voters were as weak as a wet paper towel. It turns out, the party’s attempt to appear relatable had morphed into a bad stand-up routine, filled with preachy political correctness that left them sounding more elitist than ever before.
As the results rolled in and panic set in, Democrats publicly reframed their strategy. Their intellectual elite realized that voters weren’t interested in being lectured by a group of so-called progressives who apparently lost contact with the working class. As one party strategist lamented, the Democrats had simply become “very preachy,” ultimately alienating the very voters they needed to woo back. They might have needed a helpful reminder that the best way to win over the American people isn’t by branding yourself as their parent, but rather as a neighbor who understands their struggles.
The blame game continued as party players realized the egregiousness of their campaign tacticians. Chatter among insiders suggested Biden was the “singular reason” for the epic crash, while others aimed their frustrations at Harris. She’s haunted by remarks that could only be described as cringe-worthy. When asked if she would have done anything differently than her predecessor, her response was gloriously vague and left more than a few jaws dropping in disbelief.
With control of Washington still looming, Democrats have a storm ahead that could bring thunderous Republican leadership. Biden insists he could’ve soldiered on and won the race had he chosen to remain at the forefront. However, historical context shows it’s quite the tricky landscape when the specter of inflation, economic woes, and immigration looms large. It’s easy to imagine Harris perched on the tightrope of distancing herself from Biden’s controversies while simultaneously clinging to the victories of his administration—an act that must have felt like walking a tightrope over a pit of alligators armed with paperwork detailing her every misstep.
In what is surely a cautionary tale for future Democratic candidates, this tumultuous election cycle proves one unassailable truth: it’s hard to build a bridge when half the crew is busy arguing about which way the deck should be painted. Meanwhile, the Republicans remain poised to take control, as Democrats scramble to patch the gaping holes left in their ship—hoping beyond hope that the waters settle before their next voyage.
