House Democrats say the party needs to overcome “this idea called Trump Derangement Syndrome” as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for a second term in the White House.
Mr. Congressman, talk to axios Democrats have suggested that this fight should be “pick and choose” on how to approach President Trump's second term.
“Democrats have literally just attacked everything he's done. We can't agree on anything, we've never given him credit, we've said, 'It's a good idea to actually secure the border, but I I just don't agree with his approach,''' House Democrats reportedly said in response to Vice President Kamala Harris' election loss.
Discussions about the Democratic Party reconsidering its strategy against President Trump arose after Harris chose Tim Walz as her running mate. Please select her comment Appeared on national television during the election campaign.
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President-elect Donald Trump takes to the stage to address supporters during a rally at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on November 6 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)
“America is essentially a center-right country,” Mark Penn, a former Clinton adviser and Fox News contributor, wrote in “Lessons from the Election.”
“Only 25% are liberals, and the remaining 75% will not be ruled by 25 people.” he posted on x Early Thursday morning. “Campaigns are about issues and serious proposals and positions, and you can't avoid them.”
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Vice President Kamala Harris gives a concession speech for the 2024 presidential election on Wednesday, November 6th. (AP/Stephanie Scarborough)
“Voters don't listen to Hollywood celebrities when it comes to voting,” Penn continued. “Most voters think Hollywood is great for entertainment, but far from interesting when it comes to voting.”
In the waning days of Ms. Harris' campaign, she used celebrities such as Bruce Springsteen and Eminem to appeal to voters in battleground states.
A view of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC, on November 4th. House Democrats told Axios their party should “choose” to fight Trump. (Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Penn also said that “identity politics is ultimately losing its place in politics as voters become more concerned with issues and not identities as they live their lives.” “And finally, Joe Biden should never have run for re-election.”
