The Commentary Magazine Podcast Are Dems at a 50-Year Low?
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Mar 24, 2025 The Democratic Party faces its most significant decline in decades, struggling with leadership and shifting voter demographics. A crucial Supreme Court race in Wisconsin indicates growing conservative leanings among younger voters and Hispanic communities. The discussion reflects on parallels to the 1960s youth revolts and critiques party responses to crises. Meanwhile, controversial legal ethics in academia and Columbia University's federal compliance create tension. The podcast even dives into a 1950s mystery novel, blending politics with literary intrigue.
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Dems in Trouble
- Top Democrats admit their party faces the worst outlook in 50 years.
- Their favorability is at an all-time low, with no popular leader, dwindling media influence, and young voters shifting right.
Hispanics Shifting Right
- David Shore's analysis of 24 million surveys reveals a key Democratic weakness.
- Hispanic voters, and minority voters in general, are increasingly voting based on ideology, favoring Republicans.
Youth Revolt
- Younger generations, raised on progressive ideology, are rebelling against it.
- They embrace traditional values and challenge DEI, posing a problem for Democrats.
