the far left has made it way too embarrassing to be a democrat. it's not even something i'd admit to publicly anymore
weird fakkitry, crying about illegal immigrants, shytty electric cars, and white women whining about toxic masculinity, dominate the party's image. it's soft and weak
There's two things going on simultaneously.
Working class - these are usually low information voters. They're scared and want someone that "feels" strong and tough. Evil Marmalade talks like a bully and makes them think he can solve all their problems, even though he can't. Nothing the Dems offer in terms of messages was going to change that. Ironically, they'll be hurt THE MOST by Marmalade's policies.
Educated liberals - have zero concern with Dems moving left on social issues. They recognize that establishment Dem leaders are comprised and will always choose moderate stances on economic policy because those politicians are part of The 1%. Educated voters can see through Evil Marmalade like glass and know he offers nothing but failure.
Working class voters are going to take the biggest L.....but Democrats need a simpler, easier to digest message.
They gotta create their own media ecosystems to almost brainwash the masses like the GOP has since the late 80s. Educated people will research and consume a wide array of media and sources. Working class voters will consume oligarch sponsored media that tries to sane-wash Evil Marmalade and make him seem normal.
Anti-intellectualism works to the GOP advantage....lazy citizens. Democrats have to meet voters (that MIGHT read on an 8th grade level) where they are. Dumb it down then hammer the nail as if they're paid to do it.