Democratic Party symbol is “toilet,” according to party strategists Monday.
New York Times hosted an “online scripted interview,” moderated by Times columnist Frank Bruni, and progressive campaign consultant Anat Shenker-Osorio, Democratic debate strategist Lis Smith and former Rep. of Ohio's Tim Ryan to discuss the remnants of the party after a brutal loss in November.
“The Democratic sign is in the restroom,” Smith said. “Many of the Democrats who have been successful in this cycle — our best performers in House races, for example — are people who ran against the name of the Democratic Party. Trump brought down the blue wall in the middle of industry, but he has also greatly expanded his options in our best and most urban areas.”
The Democratic Party is no longer “friendly” to the working class after the election, one voter argued. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
“'House'? Yikes, Lis, that's strong. Do you really think it's that bad?” Bruni asked.
“When the best way to get elected is to run against your own party, that's too bad. Our underdogs are good. That's what the 'D' next to their name means (the status quo) that people don't know like,” said Smith.
Ryan described the Democrats as “being treated like the party of the elite” and “failed to redefine themselves on cultural issues,” although Shenker-Osorio was more critical.
“Now … toilets have an obvious use, so maybe the analogy was 'generous,'” Shenker-Osorio said.
They also agree that the big issue is that the Democrats are failing erase the image of “elitism” over a working class voter.
“The sign outside HQ should now say 'Caution: Entering the Echo Chamber,'” Ryan said. “I said moving to Youngstown, but it could be Pittsburgh or Cleveland or Toledo or Detroit or Milwaukee. But I'm pretty sure it shouldn't be in Washington or anywhere on the coast. We need to send a bold message that we are committed to connecting with people in the real world. ”
The New York Times panel was critical of the Democratic Party. (Left: (Photo by Leigh Vogel/WireImage), Circle: (Photo by: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images))
Bruni asked if Democrats had to stop “obsessing over Hollywood celebrities and bringing them on stage in droves,” to which Ryan agreed. Smith, however, says it must be seriously considered.
He said: “We need to look at who has been more successful in this boat and why. “Some of the top contenders in House racing could have had different names… What they had in common was that they were willing to compete with the party, meeting with voters who were desperate for the border and public safety. and they talked more about their vision for the future than how bad Donald Trump is. ”
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“I would add one more thing – most of these members were among the first to call on Joe Biden to step down as the nominee. They were not among the Democrats who told the voters that don't believe what they saw in that first debate,” Smith added.
Some in the group accused President Biden of staying in the race too long as the cause of the party's loss. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo)
The panel's comments were released after a Democratic polling firm's study found that some voters were disappointed is the Democratic Party, where one participant says he is “no longer a friend of the working class.”
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