How the Democratic Party is failing to engage and listen to its own activist base.

Can a political party mount a successful comeback by rejecting its own activist base? That seems to be the approach the Democratic Party is taking, and it’s a stark contrast to what the Republican Party did during the Obama era. While Republicans embraced their activist base and capitalized on their oppositional energy, Democrats are seemingly reluctant to engage with their own base. This strategy is causing dissatisfaction among Democratic voters, as reflected in the party’s abysmal approval ratings. Democratic voters want more from their leadership, and they are yearning for national leadership and guidance. The party’s response to protests and pressure from its own base has been met with anger and deflection, which further exacerbates the divide. This disconnect between the Democratic base and its leadership creates an opening for a different kind of candidate who can position themselves as a loyal Democrat, economically populist, and willing to take on Trump. The question now is who will step up to seize this opportunity.

In conclusion, the Democratic Party’s rejection of its own activist base is a risky strategy that could have negative consequences for the party. The success of the Republican Party during the Obama era was partially attributed to their embrace of their activist base and their oppositional energy. In contrast, the Democratic Party today seems to be disregarding the desires and concerns of its own voters, leading to a significant drop in approval ratings, including among Democratic voters themselves. This disconnect between the party leadership and the base creates an opportunity for a different kind of candidate who can align with the base, address their concerns, and provide strong national leadership. Whether someone will step up to seize this opportunity remains to be seen, but it is clear that the Democratic Party cannot afford to ignore its own base if it wants to mount a successful comeback.