Ruthless Podcast It’s Even Worse Than You Think for Democrats
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Aug 21, 2025 The Democratic Party faces a crisis as they bleed support, highlighted by a staggering loss of voters shifting to Republicans. Outrageous comments and strategies have further tarnished their image. Humor punctuates the discussion, with a lively debate featuring Cheri Jacobus and Rick Wilson. A bizarre incident involving an adult fighting a child for a t-shirt reveals deeper societal issues. The hosts tackle the evolving dynamics of political engagement and the implications of recent trends, blending serious analysis with entertaining commentary.
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Direct Base Energy Toward Majorities
- Party leadership must channel activist energy into pragmatic majority-building policies.
- Josh Holmes advises using energy to form coalitions that solve broad problems, not just appease base activists.
Nationwide Registration Decline
- The New York Times found Democrats lost registrations in all 30 tracked states between 2020 and 2024.
- The reported swing equals roughly 4.5 million voters shifting toward Republicans nationwide.
Policy Disconnect Drives Voter Exodus
- Democrats' policy stances on crime and immigration are alienating mainstream voters, hosts argue.
- That disconnection helps explain registration declines and shifting coalitions.
