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Democrats Demand New Leadership as Voters Push for Economic Focus

Internal resignations underscore rank-and-file frustration over the party’s emphasis on social issues at the expense of economic priorities.

Supporters of Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris react during a campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., November 2, 2024. REUTERS/Jonathan Drake
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Overview

  • A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 62% of Democrats want party leadership replaced while 24% oppose the change and 14% are undecided.
  • Respondents said economic issues such as cost-of-living pressures, affordable childcare, curbing corporate influence and raising taxes on wealthy Americans should be the party’s focus.
  • Only 17% of Democrats view transgender sports policy as a priority even though 28% believe party leaders treat it as one.
  • Younger Democrats aged 18 to 39 expressed greater dissatisfaction with the party’s economic agenda than older members.
  • Recent departures, including American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten’s resignation from the DNC, highlight mounting internal turmoil.