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Perino articulated a pressing point: the Democratic Party appears to lack an authentic self-concept. The notion that their only unifying factor is being "not Trump" is insufficient for effectively engaging an electorate that is increasingly disillusioned. As economic challenges mount and voter dissatisfaction grows, the party risks alienating itself further if it does not evolve.
Watters added to this critique by suggesting that the party has reached a saturation point where many of its members have manipulated their influence for personal gain, leading to a decline in genuine public trust. He remarked that this grifting mentality has left the Democrats "out of influence" within the broader political landscape.