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This critique is not an isolated concern. Observers note that Democrats, akin to their Republican counterparts, struggle to engage with the average citizen. Gyo specifically mentioned that party leaders tended to inhabit a world far removed from that of their constituents, characterized by elite lifestyles and the influences of corporate donors. This elite capture has led to a pervasive sense of entitlement among incumbents, many of whom feel they need not make direct appeals to voters outside their party affiliation.