Over a decade ago, conservatives reformed the GOP from the inside out in a way that presaged the rise of Trump. Will liberals find a way to their own uprising?

Summary

Frustrated by Democratic leaders’ failure to counter Donald Trump’s swift policy changes, grassroots liberals are pushing for a Tea Party-style insurgency within their party.

Anger is mounting over leadership’s lack of urgency, ineffective messaging, and perceived disconnect from voters.

Activists and strategists argue Democrats must shift from defending institutions to telling human-centered stories that resonate emotionally.

Some are calling for primary challenges and new leadership to counter Trump’s influence. Reform efforts are already underway, as progressives seek a more aggressive and responsive Democratic Party.

  • @[email protected]
    30•5 days ago

    Activists and strategists argue Democrats must shift from defending institutions to telling human-centered stories that resonate emotionally.

    Jesus. Fucking. Christ.

    Stop treating your parties as if they were companies. These marketing terms make me sick. “Human centered stories that resonate emotionally”? What about thinking about the humans and the emotions they are feeling such as fear and desperation?

    • Prehensile_cloaca English
      10•5 days ago

      “Okay, but how can we monetize those feelings to harmonize with our end-state goals?”

    • @[email protected]
      1•4 days ago

      Exactly. They should simply act like leaders do, show the example by actively resisting, blocking everything they can. Simple as that. The non-millionaires in the party know this, but the leadership is sooooo disconnected they don’t realize what their constituents want.