Democratic leaders reflect on party direction after Harris loss

Democratic leaders are struggling to define the party’s direction after Kamala Harris’ loss to President Donald Trump. Many Democratic officials said they feel that there is “no coherent message” to unify them.

Ken Martin was elected as the new Democratic National Committee chair, tasked with reviewing tactics and messaging following the election.

Democrats agree on the need to address issues like grocery costs and inflation but lack consensus on prioritizing traditional concerns such as abortion rights and climate change.

A Quinnipiac poll indicated that 57% of voters viewed the Democratic Party negatively after Trump’s inauguration, highlighting the party’s messaging challenges.