Having voted in every presidential election since 1972 and almost all local and off year elections during that time period I am probably something of a Democratic unicorn. Many nominally registered Democrats participate once every 4 years if the Democratic candidate moves them. Otherwise, they are non-participants in the ongoing pageant of small d, democracy.
The media touts the registration advantage Democrats hold over Republicans, but the enthusiasm is mostly on the Republican side. With little in the way of policy to offer, the GOP has devolved into the culture war party as well as a cult of personality centered on a failed former president who began his public career as a reality show star.
Democrats can do better, but the party needs to become relevant to many voters who are alienated by a system which promises much, but delivers little to actually improve their lives.
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