In his November 19, 2024, article for RealClearPolitics, Daniel McCarthy examines the Democratic Party’s recent electoral setbacks and attributes them to demographic changes and strategic errors.

 McCarthy highlights that the 2020 census revealed a population decline in traditionally Democratic states, leading to a loss of 12 Electoral College votes. This shift is comparable to flipping a mid-sized deep-blue state to the GOP, significantly impacting the party’s electoral prospects.

The article also discusses the party’s focus on progressive policies, which may have alienated moderate and working-class voters. McCarthy argues that the emphasis on issues like climate change and social justice, while important, has overshadowed economic concerns that resonate more with the broader electorate.

Additionally, McCarthy points to the party’s reliance on urban centers and coastal regions, neglecting rural and suburban areas where Republican support has grown. This geographic concentration has limited the Democrats’ appeal across the country, making it challenging to build a broad-based coalition.

It is a great read: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2024/11/19/_why_democrats_are_losing_tomorrows_elections_today_151969.html