Will Democrats finally break free from the fever they’ve been living in after Trump’s win?
Celebrity-watchers at airports across the nation have been left disappointed in recent days.
Many celebrities had declared they would leave the country if Trump won the election this month.
However, there hasn’t been a mass exodus of celebrities following Trump’s victory.
People eagerly awaited to see if Whoopi Goldberg would follow through on her promise to leave after Trump’s win.
Prior to the election, Cher had also vowed to leave the country if Trump was re-elected.
Despite her strong statements, Cher is still in the United States.
“This time I will leave,” Cher stated in an interview before the election.
As of now, Cher, along with Amy Schumer, Bruce Springsteen, and Bryan Cranston, have not departed as they had threatened.
While many may worry about living in a country without Bryan Cranston, it seems Canada doesn’t hold the appeal he thought it would.
This scenario has played out before.
Prior to Trump’s victory in 2016, Miley Cyrus and Lena Dunham had also threatened to leave the country.
Yes, Lena Dunham.
Despite these threats, the voters chose their path disregarding what the celebrities had promised.
The purpose of highlighting these dramatic celebrity promises is not to ridicule them, but to emphasize the lessons the Democrats should learn from their defeat.
The high-profile support from celebrities like Oprah Winfrey ended up being expensive and ineffective for the Democrats.
Moreover, these celebrities were among those who contributed to the Democrats’ unelectability.
Some more reflective Democrats have been notably quiet in recent days.
A period of introspection seems to be on the horizon beyond the usual rhetoric on TV shows like “The View” and MSNBC.
Trump’s significant win, including the popular vote, should make moderate Democrats question the path they had been following in recent years.
Why did the Democrats persist in promoting false narratives about abortion rights in the US, assuming voters were naive? They made the overturning of Roe v Wade a central campaign issue, which alienated many Americans.
The Democrats’ approach was perceived not as advocacy for women’s rights, but rather as a love for abortions.
At a New York fashion week party for Kamala Harris, a screen displayed “Abortion rights are hot.”
Additionally, offering free abortions and promoting reproductive rights in unconventional ways at events like the DNC appeared to be out of touch with ordinary voters.
Moreover, the Democrats’ focus on social issues like gender identity and historical revisionism further alienated many Americans.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s recent removal of pronouns from her Twitter bio may indicate a shift in their understanding of these issues.
It is necessary to reflect on how far the left pushed these issues and how it backfired in recent years.
For Democrats seeking electability, a reassessment of their previous strategies is imperative.
Insulting the intelligence of voters and resorting to name-calling did not yield the desired outcomes for the Democrats.
If Democrats wish to become electable again, they must reconsider their approach.
Perhaps they can undertake this reflection in Canada.