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The Democratic Party is facing intense internal criticism and divisions following their 2024 election losses, with RNC national spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko arguing that Democrats have “forgotten how to be politicians” by prioritizing media narratives and partisan battles over governance. This critique comes amid a broader reckoning over the party’s electoral strategy, leadership, and policy priorities.
Pipko claims Democrats have become disconnected from everyday voters, focusing on “full-out combat” against Trump instead of addressing kitchen-table issues like inflation. She argues the party caters to “media elites” and wealthy donors rather than working-class Americans, a strategy she says led to Trump’s 2024 landslide victory. Pipko dismisses recent Democratic efforts to regain traction through controversies like the “signal” debate as ineffective, stating voters care more about tangible results than symbolic battles.
Internal tensions have erupted publicly:
– Progressives like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are pushing for a more aggressive opposition to Trump, while moderates advocate pragmatism to win back swing voters.
– Rep. Jasmine Crockett sparked backlash by claiming Democratic losses stem from nominating “overqualified” candidates, drawing mockery from Pipko and conservatives.
– Only 30% of Americans now view Democrats favorably, per a March 2025 CNN poll, with base voters split between obstructing Trump (60%) and cooperating with Republicans (40%).
While Democrats emphasize accomplishments like climate investments and drug price reforms, party leaders acknowledge needing major changes:
– Rep. Seth Moulton warns the “Democratic brand absolutely needs to change” to avoid repeating 2024’s failures.
– The New Democrat Coalition urges focus on retaking Congress in 2026, while progressives demand transformational economic policies.
Pipko predicts continued Democratic dysfunction, noting they lack a unifying leader comparable to Trump’s GOP dominance. With Nancy Pelosi’s influence waning and younger members like AOC gaining prominence, the party faces a defining choice between progressive populism and centrist pragmatism as it rebuilds for 2028.
