Dem Senator Acknowledges Struggles of the Democrat Brand, Calls “Over-The-Top Wokeism” a Justified Criticism – One America News Network
OAN Staff Blake Wolf
4:22 PM – Sunday, February 16, 2025
Virginia Senator Mark Warner acknowledged over the weekend that the Democrat label is “really bad,” and recognized “over-the-top wokeism” as a “valid critique” of the party.
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During the Munich Security Conference, Warner (D-Va.) reflected on the 2024 election, noting that the “Democratic brand is really bad, and I think this was an election rooted in cultural issues.”
“The failure of Democrats to connect culturally with a large portion of the American populace is a significant issue,” he said. “The majority within the party recognizes that the ideological rigidity of certain factions is a formula for failure, and frankly, the criticism of extreme wokeism is a legitimate criticism.”
“Without establishing a cultural connection, I don’t believe people will pay attention to your stance on issues.”
Warner’s remarks come in the wake of Democrats losing control of the House, Senate, and the presidency to President Donald Trump and the GOP. Trump’s campaign focused on border security, curbing inflation, and reducing unfavorable foreign engagements, all of which resonate strongly with American voters.
The Virginia senator described Trump’s approach of utilizing alternative media platforms as “forward-thinking.”
Trump effectively communicated his message across major online platforms during his campaign, engaging with shows like “The Joe Rogan Experience,” which alone garnered 55 million views on YouTube.
He also featured on popular internet shows that attracted tens of millions of views with hosts including comedian Theo Von, streamer Adin Ross, and the prankster group Nelk Boys, among others.
“That’s remarkable, and the Democrats have a lot to learn from that,” Warner remarked.
Warner is not the only Democrat expressing concerns about the party’s trajectory; Senator Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) remarked, “It should come as no surprise that a Democratic Party which has turned its back on working-class Americans would find itself abandoned by them.”
Leading figures within the Democratic party have been pointing fingers at one another, with Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) blaming former President Joe Biden for the party’s losses for not stepping down sooner to facilitate a Democratic primary.
In response to President Trump’s decisive victory, Pelosi stated, “If the president had withdrawn earlier, there might have been additional candidates in the race,” despite her immediate endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
“The expectation was that if the president stepped aside, there would be an open primary,” she continued.
Pelosi has been widely criticized for pressuring Biden to end his reelection campaign after a dismal debate performance against Trump earlier in the summer.
Biden seemingly responded to Pelosi’s remarks following Harris’s election defeat, suggesting, “It’s presumptuous to say” he could have won if he had remained in the race, “but I think yes.”
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