Democracy Dies in Darkness
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This isn’t the same Democratic Party as Trump’s first term

Polls show a base of voters who are growing more liberal and less trusting of leaders in both parties.

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Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) arrive with other lawmakers for a news conference on Capitol Hill in April. (Craig Hudson/For the Washington Post)
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Lakshya Jain and Harrison Lavelle are partners at Split Ticket, an election data analysis firm.

President Donald Trump’s rise has generated much commentary on the evolving nature of the Republican base. Less discussed are the dramatic ways that the Democratic Party has changed over the same period, partly in response.

What readers are saying

The comments reflect a range of perspectives on the Democratic Party's shift in attitudes towards immigration and foreign policy. Some commenters express dissatisfaction with the party's focus on progressive cultural issues, suggesting it alienates moderate and independent... Show more
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