A recent poll had the Democratic Party's favorable ratings below 30%. I'm wondering what this select group of other respondents disliked ? Yet, there was a significant Democratic victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Two Democrats did well in Florida by cutting into Trump's favorable showing in 2024. The dems also did well in limited elections in New York and Pennsylvania this year .Further, AOC and Bernie are drawing huge crowds in Republican districts . What gives ?
Do the Democratic unfavorable ratings pertain to an elite old power structure in Washington, does it pertain to a black Kamala, a Jewish senate minority leader Chuck , a black congressional minority leader Hakim, to Nancy , to Joe or to ? Were these ratings indicative and pertain to Cory Booker,Josh Shapiro , Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore ? Polls can be misleading especially with its wording. This essay pertains to voters that did not vote for Kamala ,Tim and other Democratic congressmen and senators last November .
Personally, not being happy with the Democratic Party leadership was conveyed to me by a friend , years ago,regarding the 2016 presidential election. This individual was extremely unhappy with the Democratic power structure when they disqualified Bernie Sanders in favor of Hillary Clinton with the Super Ballots . He used that excuse for not voting for Hillary.
It's clear that the working and middle class has turned angrily , with revenge , away from the Democratic Party .This socio economic group can be generally characterized as follows: 1. Limited level of educational attainment 2. Stagnant economic growth. 3. Poor mental and physical health. 4. Enormous amount of debt. 5. Difficulty making ends meet with poor future outlook 6. What about the cultural issues like abortion, lgbtq,book banning etc.?
Factually, Democratic presidents have statistically created more jobs with a stronger economy than the Republicans. Since 2000, the Republicans have been victorious in four out of seven presidential races.
These angry, resentful individuals did not trust the messaging with their own reality. They claimed the democratic elite perceives them as despicable while they project their hate on the symbolically educationally and economically more powerful elite. They know, at some level ,they cannot compete intellectually. In fact, they hate the Democratic machine and blame them for the immigration crisis at the border. Forget the reality that both parties are responsible for the immigration mess.
Trump’s administration spent wasteful dollars for a couple of miles of a “border “wall that was not paid for by Mexico. He said he was going to deport the criminals and other immigrants. He never claimed that abduction would be legal . How about his attacks on social security, rule of law , medicare, medicaid etc. ? Trump's strong use of meandering words were believable despite the fact that he’s a pathological liar . He’s perceived as being authentic.and in control even though he flip flops and is narcissistic He's actually an authentic sociopath ,narcissist authoritarian. He's also perceived as being a successful businessman . He went bankrupt 6 times and we now ,thanks to him, are headed for a recession . He’s a successful revengeful fraud, cheat and felon ..And ,vote for him?..
This socioeconomic group of individuals believed Trump when he said he will go after vigilante violence and crime; will use ideological tests to decide which public schools get federal money; will punish blue states by withholding disaster relief; will abandon US allies; will dismantle the federal government's workforce; will order the military to strike foreign civilian targets, will end the wars in Gaza and Ukraine on day one These troubled individuals view themselves as victims, they seek a generalized revenge irrespective of the moral and/ or ethical consequences. Trump's rhetoric and actions and blaming others correlate with their own victim stance ..
These individuals claimed the system was rigged. What do they call this current display by Trump's actions and Musk’s buying of elections ? They believe the country was headed in the wrong direction. The country is now headed toward fascism.and recession. Do they really dislike foreign aid , veterans, DEI,NATO ,CDC ,, fluoride ,Food and Drug Administration,scientific , medical environmental research,children, seniors, national security, universities,inspector generals, Social Security , Medicaid,free elections, rule of law , postal service, NPR, and tax cuts for the wealthy and like hate, stress,fear, tariffs,inflation Kennedy jr. Putin , El Salvador prisons, 2 dolls for Christmas and weaponization of the federal government ? Does the renaming - Gulf of America and Musk now contribute to happiness and well being ? With Trump we have absurd -contradictions and irrationality. And they mistrust the Democrats? Do not forget to go to Fox news to hear about how great things are-Double Think.
I agree that the Democrats have not created paradise nor exuberant chaos here on earth. There are significant differences between this group of Republicans compared to the Democrats. Bite into the apple carefully. Sometimes wishes come true ..
PS
According to a business article in the April 20, 2025 New York Times, “ Disruption Is Here to Stay, So Prepare For It ”In the April 13, 2025, the New York Times, other articles "Stressed out? "" How To Ease Your Money Anxiety" and "This Trade War Is Different From All Others.” "A Lot about Trump Doesn't Add Up. ""A very petty man in a very powerful job." “Are Embryos Property? People?"
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