The Deeper Reasons Democrats Lost

It wasn't just that Trump got more votes. It wasn't just that Harris had lower turnout. A deep dive into the psychological, existential, and systemic reasons Harris and Democrats didn't win in 2024.

Why did Democrats lose? The question is still haunting many people today. There are the usual theories. Did they reach out to moderates too much? Did they go “too left”? Did they not speak to the youth enough? Was it that Harris was introduced too late? These are all, in the arena of punditry and political discourse, the normal and fair questions to ask. I have my opinions on them too. But we need to remember something in a moment when fascism is on the rise. The rise has been building for 8 years (which many activists, historians, and sociologists will tell you has actually been building…

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