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Tensions between the “Old Guard” of the Democratic Party and the rising cohort of younger members have become increasingly apparent. While traditional leaders endorse candidates who might have once represented a more palatable version of the Democratic ethos, their influence is waning. The party has seemingly gravitated towards a more radical identity, claiming that issues like racism and misogyny are the main reasons for electoral losses, particularly those experienced by Vice President Kamala Harris.
This narrative of victimhood hampers self-reflection and accountability, which could lead to continued electoral challenges. Many party insiders privately acknowledge a need for a shift but face pushback from the dominant progressive faction.