Democrats Face Existential Threat' By Ignoring New Media, Progressive YouTuber David Pakman Says

"Progressive YouTuber David Pakman says Democrats face an existential threat heading into the 2026 midterms because they largely depend on stale media like network and cable TV channels to share their views. And when they do make the occasional appearance on new media programs, Dems come across as uptight phonies, Pakman added. I know that I may be potentially burning some bridges by talking about this, Pakman said."

"One of the things that we learned during the 2024 election was that the Democratic Party doesn't really seem to get new media and independent media, and they continue to do the kind of stale thing of the Sunday shows that very few people watch, and buttoned up interviews trying to be as least-controversial as possible, occasionally dropping in a swear word or whatever, to try to be a little more provocative and relatable. And it's all pretty disingenuous."

"Pakman said he had a prior relationship with the elected official, but that the pol's comms team still told him to email their generic email address in order to ask some questions. Shuffling me off to an Info at email,' which goes into a black hole, it's just where all of the crap goes I know we will never, ever, ever hear [back], Pakman said."

Democrats rely heavily on network and cable television to convey their messages while underutilizing podcasts, YouTube, and independent media. Occasional new-media appearances are often staged, overly cautious, and perceived as disingenuous. There was initial optimism after meetings with senior communications officials about embracing independent platforms, but outreach practices remain inadequate. Communications teams frequently route independent-media inquiries through generic channels that go unanswered. Continued dismissal of new and independent media risks alienating creators who may endorse or fund challengers and could undermine Democratic electoral prospects in 2026.

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