Episode 8: Beyond Blue States: How Democrats Can Win Back the Disillusioned

24/07/2025 14 min Episodio 8

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In Episode 8 of Sideways Look, I take a hard, honest look at the Democratic Party’s growing disconnect from key parts of its coalition: Gen Z, Latino voters, Black men, and the working class.While mainstream media focuses on Trump’s legal drama and right-wing victories, an equally urgent story is unfolding: disillusioned voters who once turned out in record numbers for Democrats are losing faith.🧠 What’s behind the growing frustration?📉 Why are traditional Democratic strongholds slipping?🗳️ What real strategies can rebuild trust and turnout?From Obama’s blunt 2025 warning to Fetterman’s hoodie-powered populism, this episode unpacks the messaging mistakes and points to hopeful strategies already working in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Arizona.

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