Democrats must abandon ‘neoliberalism’, Connecticut senator warns, as party leaders face strongest backlash in years

Summary

Following Kamala Harris’s unexpected defeat, Democratic leaders are scrutinizing their party’s failures, particularly with working-class voters.

Figures like Bernie Sanders, Chris Murphy, and Ro Khanna argue the party lacks a strong economic message, especially for those frustrated with stagnant mobility and neoliberal policies.

Sanders emphasized Democrats’ disconnect from working-class concerns, while Murphy criticized the party’s unwillingness to challenge wealthy interests.

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison announced he won’t seek re-election, leaving the party’s leadership in flux as Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries prepare to assume top roles amid a Republican resurgence.

  • @Zachariah
    -39•3 months ago

    Losing didn’t reveal anything wrong with the DNC. The problem is with Americans. It’s going to be up to everyday people to reprogram those in the cult. You can’t do that systemically. You have to do it on a personal level. And it takes a lot of time, energy, and compassion. Only then can the underclass have the unity needed to for positive change.

    • @Ensign_CrabEnglish
      27•3 months ago

      Losing didn’t reveal anything wrong with the DNC. The problem is with Americans.

      Behold, centrism.

      • @Zachariah
        -15•3 months ago

        The DNC is a centrist party. The people are the power, not the parties.

      • @Zachariah
        -24•3 months ago

        That’s a lot of words you’re putting in my mouth.

          • @seaQueue
            12•3 months ago

            Dems fucked around are in the process of finding out that you can’t run as the pro labor party when you haven’t done much to improve labor’s material conditions in like 35-40y.

          • @Zachariah
            -9•3 months ago

            I don’t think the problem in America is political. The parties’ purpose is seeking power. The DNC ran a campaign of reasonable promises and pointed out factual dangers of the opposing party. The problems with the parties are a symptom, not the disease.

            The world view and values of people who voted for the GOP candidates made a reasonable and rational campaign impossible.

            It would be great if a truly progressive party held power and provided the services the American people need. But I’m not sure the DNC would win if they became that party.

            Approximately 195 million adult Americans didn’t vote for Donald. We have four years before the next election. The important work to be done isn’t with the parties. It’s healing the 75 million who did vote for this asshole.

            That’s tough work, but it’s far easier than living under fascism or having a second civil war.

    • @Nosavingthrow
      3•3 months ago

      Apparently, everyday people can’t be trusted to wipe their own ass.