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Since the 2024 election, the Democratic Party has faced significant challenges. They are struggling with a lack of clear messaging, leadership, and strategy. Recent events have highlighted their reliance on protests and expressions of anger as their primary response.

Some media outlets have recognized the Democrats' difficulties, but according to reports, the situation is more severe than generally acknowledged. Axios, known for its liberal stance, published an article emphasizing the depth of these issues.

The consensus among Democratic leaders is that various political, cultural, media, and generational trends are not in their favor. Ezra Klein, co-author with Derek Thompson of "Abundance," stated last week: “Democrats are losing working-class voters... They’re seeing their margins among nonwhite voters erode and vanish. They’re losing young voters. Something is wrong in the Democratic Party.”

A poll conducted by David Shor from Blue Rose Research highlights this decline with data showing a 23-point swing against Democrats among immigrants. The drop is particularly noticeable among Hispanics who identify as conservatives; support for Democrats decreased by 50%.

Shor expressed concern about increasing conservatism among young people, especially men: “[Y]oung voters — regardless of race and gender — have become more Republican,” he noted in his presentation. He added that over the past four years, young people shifted from being potentially one of the most progressive generations to possibly becoming one of the most conservative in decades.

Abigail Jackson shared her thoughts on Twitter regarding an Axios list detailing why Democrats face significant challenges.

Critics argue that without offering new ideas or solutions, Democrats risk exacerbating their problems through continued displays of frustration rather than constructive action.