Ruben Gallego, a Democratic senator from Arizona, has reportedly made some candid remarks about his party, according to leaked text messages.
The messages, first revealed by conservative news outlet Human Events, show Gallego criticizing the image of his party and its members, particularly the women.
In the text exchange, Gallego responds to a suggestion about his potential rise within the Democratic ranks with a rather sarcastic comment, "Oh man have you met my party? I have been yelling at them this whole time." The unidentified individual in the conversation then encourages Gallego to assert his influence within the party.
Gallego's subsequent remarks reveal his dissatisfaction with the current state of the Democratic party. "We look like the not fun party," he said. "Always telling and correcting people. Not allowing men to be men. Women to be hot." He nostalgically recalls a time when the party was associated with a more liberal and exciting image, stating, "We used to be the party of sec [sic] drugs and rock and roll."
The senator also made a controversial remark about the appearance of his colleagues, stating, "Dem women look like Dem men and Dem men look like women." While these comments may not sit well with some within his party, they may resonate with voters who share Gallego's sentiment.
According to Western Journal, Gallego later reiterated his views, albeit indirectly, suggesting that the Democratic party has evolved into an entity that supports puberty blockers and encourages individuals to explore their gender identities.
The senator's comments come in the wake of Tennessee state representative Aftyn Behn's bid for a U.S. representative seat in a special election. Behn is seen by some as a symbol of the Democratic party's current state, embodying a caricature of the party's perceived flaws, including being overly sensitive, neurotic, and resentful.
Gallego's candid remarks are likely to spark debate within the Democratic party about whether his comments were offensive. The extent of this debate, whether it will be public or private, remains to be seen.
However, the question that remains unanswered is whether Gallego's comments reflect a truth about the Democratic party that others are unwilling to acknowledge publicly. Are there other Democrats who share Gallego's views but choose to conform to the party's ideology rather than voice their concerns? Gallego's willingness to express his views, even if only privately, may be seen as a brave act in a party that appears to be struggling with its identity.
The Democratic party of 2025 is a far cry from its past, and Gallego's comments serve as a stark reminder of this transformation. His candid remarks may be a first for a Democrat in this era, but they could also be a sign of the party's current state and the challenges it faces.
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