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These retirements have not occurred in a vacuum but rather against the backdrop of significant electoral setbacks, including the aftermath of the 2020 election. The Democratic Party's response to these losses has been less than inspiring, as evident in their attempts to downplay the impact of these retirements. Their public relations strategy seems to hinge on portraying these departures as staid occurrences, yet behind the facade, there is palpable panic.