Xavier Jones
Atlanta
“I think the main issue facing the Democrats is twofold. First, there is a lack of leadership that resonates with most Generation X and Millennial voters. The traditional approach, which emphasizes decorum and maintaining the appearance that our political system is functioning smoothly, is no longer sufficient in the face of the challenges we are up against. As a result, many voters have lost faith in how the Democrats operate.
Second, the Democratic Party serves as a broad coalition, attempting to address a wide range of issues, including those affecting people of color and the LGBTQ community. In contrast, the Republican Party is more narrowly focused, primarily on nationalism. This clear and unified message makes them more effective at mobilizing support.
To address these issues, we need fresh leadership that younger voters can believe in—leaders who are articulate and not in their 70s or older. Additionally, we should streamline our agenda to focus on specific, achievable goals. This way, we can demonstrate to the public that the Democratic Party is making progress, rather than being perceived as stagnant. If we can achieve both clear leadership and a more focused agenda, I believe it will help resolve many of the problems we face.”
