DEMS Admit FAILURE – Echo Chamber EXPOSED!

Democratic strategist Lis Smith admits party failed by living in a “liberal echo chamber” while CNN analyst Scott Jennings exposes their misalignment with voters on key issues like border security and fairness in sports.

At a Glance

• CNN political analyst Scott Jennings criticized Democrats for prioritizing transgender issues over traditional male voters, especially men of color
• Former Buttigieg aide Lis Smith admitted Democrats “got very much stuck in their liberal echo chamber” and failed to reach beyond their base
• Smith acknowledged that despite efforts to resist Trump through impeachment and prosecution, he was still re-elected
• Recent polls show Trump leading among male voters by 11 points, a significant increase from the 2020 election
• Jennings argues Democrats are on the wrong side of key voter issues including illegal immigration and gender in sports

Democratic Self-Reflection Emerges After Electoral Defeat

A candid discussion on CNN moderated by Kasie Hunt has revealed significant admissions from Democratic strategists about their party’s recent electoral failures. The exchange between Republican analyst Scott Jennings and Democratic strategist Lis Smith highlighted the growing recognition within Democratic circles that their approach to opposing former President Donald Trump and addressing voter concerns has been fundamentally flawed.

“Democrats got very much stuck in their liberal echo chamber in many different ways. We thought we were right about everything. We didn’t try to reach out to different audiences. We didn’t try to reach out beyond our base,” admitted Lis Smith, a prominent Democratic strategist who previously served as an aide to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

Male Voter Disconnect Exposed

Jennings, a CNN political analyst and Republican strategist, pointed to what he sees as a fundamental disconnect between Democratic messaging and male voters. During a CNN State of the Union program, Jennings delivered a stark assessment of why men, particularly men of color, have been drifting away from the Democratic Party in recent elections.

“I think what they are now finally in October, the election, coming to realize is that a lot of men think Democrats care more about dudes who want to become women than dudes who just want to be dudes,” said Scott Jennings.

This disconnect is reflected in recent polling data showing former President Donald Trump leading among male voters by 11 points, a significant increase from his margin in the 2020 election. The Harris campaign attempted to counter this trend with targeted outreach to Black male voters through HBCU homecoming events and podcast appearances, particularly in North Carolina with its significant Black population but historically low voter turnout.

Failed Resistance Strategy

Perhaps the most revealing admission came when Smith acknowledged the failure of the Democratic “resistance” strategy against Trump. Despite deploying unprecedented political and legal measures against the former president, Democrats ultimately failed to prevent his return to office.

“We cannot–like we resisted so hard between 2017 and 2024. We impeached the guy, like we prosecuted him, convicted him of 34 felony counts. And guess what? He still got elected,” Smith candidly stated during the CNN panel.

When pressed by Jennings about whether the New York case against Trump was part of the Democratic resistance strategy, Smith acknowledged it was led by a Democratic prosecutor, further highlighting how the party’s focus on legal challenges to Trump may have backfired politically.

Looking Forward: Policy Realignment

Jennings argued that Democrats are fundamentally misaligned with voters on key issues including illegal immigration, gender in sports, and taxes. While the Harris campaign created outreach efforts like “White Dudes for Harris” featuring supporters such as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and actor Mark Hamill, Jennings dismissed these efforts as superficial.

“No hunting, cosplay, or cringy videos are going to change it. The bed is made,” Jennings stated, suggesting that Democrats need substantive policy changes rather than targeted messaging campaigns.

Smith also highlighted growing tensions within the Democratic Party itself, noting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s low approval ratings and potential primary challenge from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. She criticized Schumer’s handling of a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown, indicating that Democratic voters are increasingly frustrated with their own leadership rather than just focusing on opposition to Trump.