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Michael Bennet Criticizes Democratic Party’s Disconnect From Working-Class Voters

The Colorado senator calls for a bold, imaginative agenda to address economic inequality, healthcare, and education, urging the party to rebuild trust with working Americans.

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Sep 10, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to media in the spin room before the ABC News Presidential Debate. Mandatory Credit: Megan Smith-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Overview

  • Senator Michael Bennet described the Democratic Party's brand as 'problematic,' associating it with coastal elites and distancing it from working-class Americans.
  • Bennet agreed with California Governor Gavin Newsom's assessment that the party's image is toxic, citing its failure to connect with voters outside of New York and California.
  • He criticized the party's inability to present a compelling vision, which he believes contributed to Donald Trump’s two election victories.
  • Bennet called for the Democrats to craft a creative and forward-thinking agenda addressing economic inequality, universal healthcare, and education reform.
  • The senator emphasized the need for the party to regain trust by focusing on policies that improve the lives of working and middle-class Americans.