As Thanksgiving approaches, a time intended for gratitude and reflection, the Democrats seem to be spending more time fuming than giving thanks. This isn’t just your everyday annoyance; it appears they’re on a full-throttle mission of rage. Don’t take it from us; even James Carville, a legendary name from Democratic lore, is airing his grievances in a recent op-ed, suggesting it’s time to swap “woke” for “rage.” You’d think they’d use the holiday season as an opportunity to soften their tone, but in true Democratic Party fashion, there’s never a wrong time for some good old-fashioned anger.
And speaking of infighting, the Democrats are in quite the pickle with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. It seems not everyone on his team is seeing eye to eye with him, particularly when it comes to their epically enthusiastic stance against President Trump. They’ve got a bona fide “fight club” on their hands, with a gaggle of liberal senators challenging Schumer’s strategy. At this rate, the Democrats might as well start selling tickets to these internal party showdowns.
In a classic case of left hand not knowing what the other left hand is doing, Democrats find themselves tangled in a web of internal conflict with more radical, Mamdani-style candidates surging in some key races. It’s almost as if the party forgot that elections are about winning over the moderate voters—not scaring them off with radical policy ideas. Calling President Trump mean names isn’t an electoral strategy, folks; it’s playground antics that don’t play well where the real votes come from.
Meanwhile, on the more cheerful side of things, President Trump flexes his charismatic chops during an annual turkey pardon. Amid a bit of light-hearted banter, he jokes around about pardoning turkeys with names that might sound suspiciously like certain Democratic leaders—it’s all in jest, of course. Trump continues to remain accessible and engaging, serving up a stark contrast to the warring factions of the Democratic Party on display.
The Democrats might want to take a leaf out of Trump’s playbook and learn that connecting with the public through humor and relatability can sometimes speak louder than rage-fueled rhetoric. People want policies that improve their lives, not just endless tirades. Rage might serve well as a cathartic release for them, but in politics, it’s solutions that win elections—not just calling Trump names. It’s time for the Democrats to pivot to the issues that matter or face the consequences of their internal brawl at the ballot box.
