Democrats Disappoint Their Own Grass Roots As Democrat Party Tries To Play Second Fiddle To Trump Voter

While Democrats debate cowardice of Schumer or redefined right wing policies as centrism, their base appears to be rallying amongst themselves and with impressive numbers from people who seek to be unaffiliated with corporate interests. 

As midterm elections loom, dissatisfaction within the Democratic Party continues to escalate among core supporters who feel the party’s leadership is failing to meet the needs of the electorate. Many of them have taken to alternative social media outlets to vent their frustration. On Blue Sky, a bastion for less racist, mysognism or fascist content, social media posts echo a shared sentiment that Democrats are straying from their base, leading to fears of disillusionment and reduced voter turnout.

Many Democrats are turning to members of congress who more closely reflect their working class values, Jasmine Crockett, Bernie Sanders and Alexandra Ocasio Cortez, for instance, are some of the show stealers for the Democratic Party.

From the outside looking in, the preference for these figures motivates them to hold major rallies outside of their own district. It underscores the demand for clear and direct communication to revive voter confidence.

In AOC’s case, the congressional representative from New York held a rally in Tucson, Arizona. From 3000 initially projected, the figure of participants swelled to 23000, nearly 8 times more than what they could measure online. This may be another wrinkle in the dynamic. More and more people are plotting direct political action as opposed to the passive Youtube driven news flow cycle and engagement that many influencers who swing for Trump advocated.

Online Clamor Still Matters….

Tucson, Arizona today. Original projected attendance was 3,000 people. 23,000 showed up.

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— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@aoc.bsky.social) March 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM

When tasked with diagnosing the issue, one Blue Sky user voiced frustration and diagnosed the issue as follows, Democrats lost popularity “Probably because Democrats have made no material efforts to improve the conditions of the working class since LBJ was in office.”

There is a vocal demand for centrist policies too:

Number 3 is your biggest problem. Democrats won't be winning elections any time soon unless they totally come back to center. Hang on to all the woke mess and Democrats won't ever see the inside of the WH again! One would have thought November 5 taught them this, but NO!

— Robert Hardin (@hooah69.bsky.social) March 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM

These individuals can be seen arguing that the party’s current direction could alienate moderates.

Other diverged sharply from this call for a calm center, and highlighted the need for “an unapologetically radical plan of reconstructing society,” suggesting that only such measures could reinvigorate Democratic appeal. There is also growing frustration with the perceived complacency of Democratic representatives.

“The Democrats say some big things, but they refuse to put a blanket hold on nominees or otherwise shut down the business of government until the coup…is stopped,” remarked a concerned user, reflecting a larger worry that the stakes are high, yet the response from leadership is lacking in urgency.

To illustrate their desire for straight talkers, another BlueSky user pointed out, “This is how Democrats should be talking about it. Make it real, make it personal.”, in reference to Pete Buttigieg talking about the explicit intention behind DEI and anti-DEI efforts:

Pete Buttigieg breaks down DEI for everyday folks… “The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social Our problem: too many value uniformity over inclusion and they’re the ones running the government. 🧵

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— Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) March 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM

Many of the discontent Democrats emphasized the need for Democrats to reclaim the narrative and resonate with real issues facing everyday Americans. The criticism center on how the right-wing continues to take the lead amongst the English speaking white communities.

Again, the influence of prominent figures such as Senators Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is emerging as a hopeful beacon for some within the party, with calls for more Democrats to embrace their style of grassroots activism and engagement. “Every Democrat needs to be paying attention to AOC and Bernie. Then get out there and do the same thing,” urged one supporter, reflecting a desire for a shift towards a more populist and energetic campaign strategy.

Every Democrat needs to be paying attention to AOC and Bernie. Then get out there and do the same thing. Go to Red States. Hold rallies. While GOP are busy doing stunts for favor with Trump. Democrats need to get out there meet and win favor with their constituents who are desperate for leadership.

— Sherry (@sherry74.bsky.social) March 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM

Ultimately, the most emblematic of posts says the following: “Dear Democrats: hear the primal scream and DO SOMETHING!” was the rallying cry from socials, as activists implore party leadership to take assertive action to reconnect with their disenchanted base. As the GOP solidifies its narrative and positions itself strategically for the upcoming elections, the Democratic Party finds itself at a crossroads—facing internal dissent while attempting to define its identity and values as it navigates a fractured political landscape.