The Democratic Party has been embroiled in internal strife as far-left activist groups, such as MoveOn and Indivisible, have been putting pressure on the party's lawmakers.
These groups are dissatisfied with the Democrats' efforts to counter President Trump and his policies, leading to a surge of tension within the party.
According to RedState, the activist groups have been inundating Democratic lawmakers with an overwhelming number of phone calls, demanding more aggressive action against the Trump administration. Axios, a left-leaning news outlet, reported that over a dozen Democratic lawmakers have been receiving "historically high call volumes," with constituents urging them to "do more" to oppose Trump.
One House Democrat, in response to the relentless calls, pointed out the futility of their demands, stating, "You are literally calling the wrong people." The Democrat lawmakers have been reminding these activist groups that their power is limited due to their lack of majority in the House and Senate, suggesting that their efforts would be better directed towards Republicans.
The tension escalated further when Axios reported that the calls from MoveOn and Indivisible have continued unabated, causing a rift within the Democratic Party. In a closed-door meeting, House Democrats expressed their frustration at these liberal groups for directing their anger towards them and tying up their phone lines.
An insider at the meeting revealed that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is "very frustrated" with the progressive groups for targeting the party that aligns most closely with their interests. The source added, "People are pissed."
The level of constituent outrage is unprecedented, with Rep. Jim McGovern, a veteran of Congress since 1997, stating, "I can't recall ever receiving this many calls." The message from the constituents is clear: "Fight harder."
The activist groups believe that democracy is under threat due to Trump and, by extension, DOGE leader Elon Musk. The volume of harassing calls received by lawmakers is reportedly comparable to the period following the October 7th terror attacks against Israel and the Trump impeachment hearings.
Leah Greenberg, co-founder of Indivisible, told Axios that the group members are frustrated because they believe their lawmakers aren't doing enough. "People are angry, scared, and they want to see more from their lawmakers right now than floor speeches about Elon Musk," she said.
However, the Democrats' response to these demands has been to deliver impassioned speeches about Musk outside the Treasury Department. As Brandon Morse of RedState pointed out, the Democratic Party is "scattered, demoralized, and leaderless."
The Democrats are caught in a dilemma. They understand the need to return to a level of normalcy after their radical messaging during the past election cycle was rejected by the American people. Yet, they continue to appease their far-left base by delivering speeches that declare "war!" and encourage them to "fight in the streets."
The frustration within the Democratic Party is not merely due to the incessant calls from activist groups. It stems from the pressure to resist Trump more aggressively, a task they find challenging due to their current political standing.
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