Following defeat in the presidential election, Democratic Party leadership is doing much-needed soul-searching.
Those not in denial know there is something wrong.
Per Gallup, in the 10 months in 2024 prior to the election, January to October, the Democrat partisan advantage—the percentage identifying as Democrat or lean Democrat minus the percentage identifying as Republican or lean Republican—was in negative territory five of the 10 months. This is more Democrat negatives than in any presidential election year since Gallup started reporting this in 1992.
The percentage of the electorate not happy with either party is growing. In 2004, per Gallup, 31% identified as independent. Twenty years later, in 2024, this was up to 43%.
More general measures show a displeased American public.
In December, Gallup shows just 19% were satisfied with the direction of the…
