You know things are bad for the Democrats when even Van Jones, a longtime Obama advisor and CNN commentator, is waving the red flag.
And he’s not just saying they’re in a little trouble—he’s calling it a “nightmare” and admitting that Democrats are feeling “screwed.”
So, what’s going wrong? Well, according to Jones, just about everything.
CNN’s Van Jones admits that the Democrat Party is in complete shambles
“We’re screwed– defending a broken status quo and offending most of the country turns out is not as popular as my party thought it was gonna be.”pic.twitter.com/M7ymabQYSc
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Defending the Indefensible
One of the biggest problems, Jones says, is that the Democratic Party has boxed itself into a corner by defending the way things were.
People want results, not excuses.
Another huge issue? The way Democrats talk to people.
Jones pointed out something that should be common sense: You can’t call someone a sexist, racist, or transphobe and then expect them to vote for you.
It sounds obvious, but Democrats have spent years lecturing people instead of listening to them.
Regular folks who may not be political junkies are getting tired of being told they’re the problem just because they don’t agree with every progressive talking point.
And when you push people away like that, don’t be surprised when they don’t show up for you at the ballot box.
A Party at War With Itself
To make matters worse, the Democratic Party isn’t even on the same page.
There’s a growing divide between the establishment wing—folks who want to keep things the way they are—and the far-left progressives who think the party isn’t going radical enough.
That internal battle is making it hard for them to present a clear vision.
Republicans, for all their disagreements, have been able to focus on key issues like the economy, border security, and public safety.
Democrats, meanwhile, are arguing over whether banning gas stoves or pushing gender ideology in schools should be their top priority.
That’s not a winning strategy.
Big Spending, Big Losses
The cracks in the Democratic strategy became painfully obvious in the last election.
Even after spending a billion dollars—yes, billion with a “B”—Kamala Harris still lost to Donald Trump.
Think about that.
How do you burn through that much cash and still lose? That’s the question even Democratic insiders are starting to ask.
Republicans, on the other hand, outsmarted them with grassroots outreach and digital campaigning.
According to reports, Trump’s team focused heavily on online influencers and connecting with voters where they are—something Democrats didn’t see coming.
What Critics Are Saying
Even some liberals are starting to admit the party has lost touch with everyday Americans.
Critics say the Democrats have become too focused on the concerns of wealthy elites while ignoring the struggles of working-class voters.
They’ve prioritized ideological purity over practical solutions, and it’s costing them elections.
Meanwhile, Republicans are capitalizing on this disconnect by appealing to middle-class Americans who feel left behind.
The result? More independents and even some traditional Democratic voters are giving the GOP a second look.
Can They Turn It Around?
So, what’s the path forward for the Democrats?
According to Jones, they need to stop lecturing and start listening. They need to reconnect with voters who care about kitchen-table issues—jobs, inflation, safety—not fringe ideological debates.
But will they do it? That’s the million-dollar question.
If they keep doubling down on the same failed strategies, 2026 and 2028 could be even worse for them. But if they finally wake up and start focusing on what actually matters to voters, they might stand a chance.
The long and short of it is that if someone like Van Jones is ringing the alarm, the Democratic Party better start paying attention—before it’s too late.
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