In the aftermath of the recent electoral defeat, California Senator-elect Adam Schiff has attributed the loss of Vice President Kamala Harris to the collective failure of the Democratic Party.
The party's leadership has been embroiled in a blame game following their significant losses in the previous elections.
According to Fox News, Schiff made these remarks during an appearance on "Meet the Press" where host Kristen Welker reminded him of his previous prediction that Harris would secure an "overwhelming" victory. Schiff had made this prediction on the same show a month before the elections.
Reflecting on the party's miscalculations, Schiff stated, "I think Joe Bidens decision to step aside and pass the torch is the right decision. It gave us a chance to win, not a guarantee. I thought she could win. I thought she could win in all the battleground states." Schiff's comments suggest that the party's optimism was not enough to secure a victory.
Schiff attributed President-elect Donald Trump's triumph to an "anti-incumbent wave" that swept across the nation, affecting both progressives and conservatives. He argued that the Democratic Party was perceived as the status quo, which proved to be a significant hurdle. Schiff emphasized, "That was too much to overcome. I think the principal issue is the economy. And over years and decades it has gotten more and more difficult for people working full-time to make a living. And until we resolve that challenge to the economy, we may find the presidency is easier to get than it is to keep."
When Welker questioned Schiff about former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's assertion that President Biden's delayed withdrawal from the race cost the party the election, Schiff sidestepped the question. Instead, he argued that the Democratic Party needs to present a fresh case to the American public, many of whom no longer feel represented by the party.
In response to Welker's repeated question about Biden's responsibility for the loss, Schiff responded, "Look, I think the entire Democratic Party bears the responsibility." He added, "Myself included. And the former presidentthey mounted an effective campaign. You have to give them credit for that. The challenge we have is we need to put forward a bold vision of how were going to move the economy forward, make the economy work for every American. To me, the existential question is if you, working hard in America, can you still earn a good living and too many people doubt that that's possible."
In the wake of Trump's decisive victory, Democrats have been engaged in a blame game, with some pointing fingers at Biden for his prolonged participation in the race, while others accused Harris of concealing Biden's cognitive decline. Some even blamed the Democratic Party's shift away from blue-collar, middle-class voters and their adoption of progressive ideologies for the loss. The party's future now hinges on its ability to reassess its strategies and reconnect with the American public.
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