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The Democratic Party Is Afraid of Its Own Voters

The Democratic Party Is Afraid of Its Own Voters
New York Times Tuesday 08 September 2026, 09:05 UTC By Ben Rhodes 1 min read
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Less than two years after a catastrophic election, the Democratic brand remains unpopular, and the party is still in the grip of a divisive identity crisis.

Less than two years after a catastrophic election, the Democratic brand remains unpopular, and the party is still in the grip of a divisive identity crisis. [Image text:] 12 15 17 1 8
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