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(as of February 2, 2025 12:39 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)As Democrats face Donald Trump’s second term as president, they know they need a strong message to unite their party. The problem? They can’t agree on what that message should be.
A Divided Party
Democratic leaders are struggling to figure out why they lost the last election and how they can win in the future. Many feel leaderless and divided, unsure of which issues to focus on.
At a recent meeting of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), party members chose Ken Martin as their new leader. However, Martin says his focus will be on improving the party’s strategy and communication rather than discussing whether Joe Biden should have run for re-election.
In interviews, many Democratic leaders shared different ideas about what the party should stand for and how they should challenge Trump’s policies.
Should Democrats Fight Trump on Everything?
Some Democrats believe they should fight Trump on every issue, while others think they should pick only a few major battles.
Senator Chuck Schumer, a top Democrat in Congress, believes the party should focus on the most important fights. But other Democrats, including Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois, think that approach is too weak.
“He is not someone you can compromise with,” Pritzker said. “We have to stand up and fight.”
What Issues Should Democrats Focus On?
One major problem is that Democrats can’t agree on which issues to prioritize. Some believe they should focus on economic issues, such as inflation and high grocery prices, since these were key reasons voters supported Trump. Others argue that the party must continue to fight for issues like abortion rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and climate change.
“We have no clear message,” said Representative Jasmine Crockett from Texas.

A Struggle for a Strong Message
Some Democrats believe the party’s problem is not the policies but how it presents them. Ken Martin, the new DNC chair, believes that Democrats need to connect their ideas better with voters’ daily lives.
“The policies we support aren’t wrong,” he said. “We just need better messaging.
Still, others believe the Democrats need not only better messages but a clear vision. The New Jersey Democrat Representative Josh Gottheimer remarked, “We need to have our own ideas. We won’t win if we’re just playing defense.”
Future
Many Democrats see hope in new leadership—governors of states, attorneys general, and local politicians, who might offer fresh ideas. Others, like former President Barack Obama, are comparing this to 2005, when the Democrats lost some elections but then bounced back to win the White House in 2008.
As of now, however, former Washington Governor Jay Inslee remains hopeful: “The last time we lost like this, we picked up a lot of seats in the midterm elections. I expect that to happen again.”
Yet, polls have shown that Democrats are at their lowest point ever. A recent survey found that 57 percent of voters hold an unfavorable view of the Democratic Party—the worst rating in years.
The Challenge Ahead
Unlike in 2017, when huge protests erupted after Trump’s first election victory, little public outcry has been heard this time. Some Democrats are concerned that people have become tired of politics or are secretly agreeing to more of Trump’s policies than they would care to admit.
Some Democrats believe they can work with Trump on certain issues, while others believe they must resist him at every turn.
Representative Robert Garcia of California pointed out that Trump has powerful allies, including wealthy business leaders and social media companies, which makes opposing him even harder.
“We’re not just fighting Trump,” he said. “We’re up against billionaires who control much of the media.”
For now, Democrats are divided and unsure of what to do next. Their challenge is clear: if they don’t figure out a strong message soon, they may struggle in future elections.