Democrats Face Leadership and Identity Crisis After Harris Defeat

Polls reveal deep pessimism within the party as it seeks a new DNC chair and grapples with challenges to its core values.

A recent AP-NORC poll shows 40% of Democrats believe it is unlikely they will see a woman elected president in their lifetime, reflecting growing party despondency.
Kamala Harris' 2024 loss to Donald Trump has intensified debates about the Democratic Party's commitment to diversity and its electoral strategy.
The upcoming DNC chair election is dominated by white male frontrunners for the first time in over a decade, with Ben Wikler and Ken Martin leading the race.
Concerns are rising about a potential political realignment, as Trump made modest gains among Black and Latino voters while maintaining strong support from working-class white voters.
Democratic voters report feelings of stress and gloom about the country's direction in 2025, with many questioning the party's path forward under the second Trump administration.