Overview

• Senator Michael Bennet expressed frustration with the Democratic Party's inability to counter Donald Trump, citing the party's national brand as a liability in elections.
• In a CNN interview, Bennet criticized the party for failing to address economic inequality, a shrinking middle class, and declining student achievement over the past two decades.
• Bennet announced his 2026 gubernatorial campaign in April, shortly after being reelected to the Senate, aiming to focus on state-level solutions in Colorado.
• The Democratic Party currently faces low favorability ratings, with 34.7% favorable and 58.3% unfavorable, according to RealClearPolitics.
• Bennet emphasized the importance of offering a clear alternative to Republican policies, particularly addressing voter dissatisfaction with partisanship and federal inaction.