NP. I am one of the rare Democrats who correctly predicted Trump’s win in spring of 2016 and again in 2024.
What OP is getting at is directionally correct (the disillusionment with the status quo, for rise of populism) but where I think she is wrong is that as of yet, I don’t see that somewhat leftward populist shift reflecting in national election outcomes. The critical voters that Democrats need in swing states do not trust the Democratic Party at all, and certainly don’t see Democrats as any sort of “good guy.” Democrats have an enormous trust hole to dig themselves out of before they can win national elections again. The voters they need see them as liars right now. I am watching a few Democratic candidates around the country who show promise, although I think a party that relies on the lightning in a bottle that was Obama is ultimately doomed. But the situation isn’t entirely hopeless. Someone who can capitalize on what OP is observing without being tainted by the deep trust issues the party has would have a good shot. |
DP. That demographic moved overwhelmingly to Trump in the last election in a way that hasn’t been seen in years. |
Yes, they did. And within months they moved overwhelmingly away from Trump. Young and fickle. |
Do you think their job prospects are going to improve over the next three years? (FYI, they're not) What to you think happens in 2028? |
I think some of them thought they were being anti-establishment but they’ve quickly learned that what they were was pro swamp. |
Funny how much less they care about the “ever present threat” of a trans person on their soccer team when they can’t find a job. |
We haven’t had a national election to test your theory that they’ve moved away from Trump to the benefit of Democrats. Dissatisfaction with Trump in opinion polls does not necessarily mean Democratic wins. I wish it did, to be clear, but that is not how elections work. |
I’m not as pessimistic. To be cynical, there are only two national parties, and always will be. Even if people distrust Democrats (and I’m not sure that’s true), they’ll still vote blue in order to to kick out the vastly more unpopular Trump. |
I don’t think that demographic is quite as pro-pedophilia as the older Trump supporters. |
No that is not what happened. You are an idiot. Blue states support Red states you moron. What do you think will happen with Republicans running things? Alabama, MO, Oklahoma, would like a word living in all those states with no jobs will be glorious. The BBB ACT desimates red states as fun times, no jobs. Plus, Project 2025 removes FEMA hurricanes in Louisiana will be just glorious. Same in Tennessee. Kids working in factories and warehouses will be amazing wth zero injury protection and no more schooling. Colleges will die. Women will be breeders and lose all rights. Trump is not leaving because we will never have elections against because of MAGA idiots. The cult of stupidity. |
I am the PP who has correctly predicted the last few elections early on and right now I don’t have a good sense of 2028. The Democrats have no compelling candidates for 2028 yet. However, I am not sure Trump will even be alive. He looks increasingly sick and his dementia symptoms seem to be accelerating. If he passes or is too incapacitated, that will be a big wild card. What I do know is that it is very foolish to assume the disillusioned youth will return to Democrats in the next election. |
Americans need to unite on a zero tolerance policy for corruption and white collar crime. Stop voting for parties and start voting for character.
Ban congress and their families from trading stocks Enforce ethics violations Create new ethics codes for those who have relied on “customs” Party loyalty is why criminals are in office destroying everything that helps society. |
Income and wealth disparities have increased in most western countries, not just here. Some disillusioned and disenfranchised people turn to right wing populists. Others turned to left-wing populists. |
There are no longer two parties Republicans are not Americans. The US Constitution says so. Presidents do two terms. Trump has already said he's not leaving and he won't have to. |
You are assuming incorrectly we will have elections. That ship sailed the day Trump got reelected. Republicans installed a dictatorship we are no longer the US of America will be MAGAdonia by 2028. Trump may or may not be here that won't matter at all. |