Staff Reports
Almost three weeks after the momentous election, the political landscape has proven to be as turbulent as the fireworks display at a Fourth of July barbecue. President-elect Donald Trump reigned victorious, sweeping key swing states such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, and North Carolina. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris stands at the losing end of the stick, drawing in fewer votes in every crucial battleground compared to her predecessor, President Joe Biden. It seems the Democrats’ effort to rally support around Harris is trailing like a flat tire on a road trip.
The political optimism from the left appears to evaporate faster than a snowman in July. Bill Clinton, who might be a tad too comfortable writing books instead of winning elections, recently took to the airwaves on MSNBC to hint at the future of the Democratic Party. His newest literary endeavor was supposed to be a beacon of hope for Democrats. Instead, it shined an unforgiving light on a party that seems more out of touch than ever. Clinton’s words reflected an unmistakable longing for a world where voters embrace “inclusive” policies, as if enough slogans and buzzwords could magically sway those who’ve already made up their minds.
The former president has an interesting take on the results, suggesting that the dismissal of his so-called “inclusive” policies reflects a complete breakdown in Democratic strategies. He implied that a minuscule percentage of voters may still value his party’s ideals, but the figures seem to suggest otherwise. Perhaps the voters are tired of the constant push for inclusive, well, everything, and just want to enjoy their burgers in peace without being lectured on how to think and feel.
Bill Clinton: ‘I can’t say I was surprised’ by 2024 results https://t.co/ySHR9ynfN1 via @dcexaminer
— Lois Levine Fishman (@FishmanLevine) November 24, 2024
Clinton, who turned up to assist Harris during her campaign, inevitably made headlines for his charming gaffes rather than any substantial political points. In Georgia, he found a way to dive into the immigrant debate with all the grace of a baby deer on ice, claiming innocent lives could have been spared if immigrants had undergone proper screening. In classic Clinton style, he managed to downplay a well-known economic correlation, insisting that economic conditions under Trump shouldn’t sway votes, as if he believes voters can’t see beyond the surface of their wallets.
As the dust settles, it appears the Democrats are left scrambling for a new face to unify their fragmented party for 2028. With the last election sending a clear message, the question remains if the Democrats will finally listen to the will of the people or if they will continue to preach their inclusive gospel, hoping that magical thinking will bridge the chasm separating them from reality.
