The election represented a damning indictment for the Democratic Party. People do not believe that the Democratic Party is fighting for them or for their families or gives a damn about their lives, Martin told The Associated Press. We lost ground with almost every group except wealthy households and college-educated voters.
The glass is half full. It was close. If we get another 2% or 3% of American voters, it would have successfully led to victories from the presidency on down, says Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.
Democrats remain deeply divided over the extent of their political problem or even if they have one. A number of Democratic leaders are downplaying the strength of Donald Trump's victory, citing inflation-fueled anti-incumbent backlash.
Trump swept every battleground state on Nov. 5, becoming the first Republican candidate to win the national popular vote since George W. Bush in 2004, despite nearly half the country voting against him.
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