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Political parties are full of ideas, energy, and occasionally… questionable decisions. They inspire, they frustrate, and sometimes they get things spectacularly wrong. And let’s be honest—no one’s on board with every single move.
This week, we asked readers what frustrates them most about their political party. Here’s what they told us…
“I have been begging the Dems to back off the constant deluge of hair-on-fire fundraising and focus instead on articulating and marketing their vision. That vision has to include some bold ideas aimed at the middle class and has to have an economic focus. Listen to Bernie for God sake. We all hate the beggar’s tone of fundraising without the vision.” — Karen Andersen
“I’d love for the Democratic party to stop pretending it’s the party of progress. Progressives need their own party. We should have three parties—left, right, and center. Progressives, moderates, and MAGA.” —@dIIII0n on Instagram
“I’d love for the Democratic Party to value its progressive branch from the AIPAC and corporations.” — @register.curtis on Instagram
“I am an independent, but I usually vote Democratic. If I could change anything about that party, it would be to have an individual come forward who could articulate their values and policies and act as the touchstone for the leaders who would carry the country into a healthy and prosperous future. They have several intelligent and capable persons in prominent positions, but there doesn’t seem to be one unifying voice and time is slipping by fast.” — JoAnn Carlson
“I would like both sides to work together to make life better for all people.” — @sue_rivet on Instagram
“I’d like to see more accountability for their actions versus blaming the other party.” — @sabinicus on Instagram
“I with the mainstream Democratic Party would work for real, progressive change and not a return to the status quo.” — @supadupa305 on Instagram
“I wish the Democrats were actually as cool as the right things they are.” — @sam_como on Instagram
