The Democratic Party has recently enjoyed a string of victories in New Jersey, Virginia, and Alabama, along with various other special elections throughout the country. However, the future of the party remains as uncertain as ever. Reforms within the DNC are ongoing, with activists approving of the progress already made, but demanding that the effort not end there. Though dwarfed by the GOP's current civil war, tensions remain high within the Democratic Party between the former supporters of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
2020 speculation is mounting, but before the Democrats can even think about taking on President Donald Trump, whose approval ratings are unprecedentedly negative not even a year into his presidency, they must first face an unfavorable map and widespread partisan gerrymandering in the 2018 midterms. A generic partisan ballot match up currently shows about a 10 point lead, but can the Democrats translate that enthusiasm and support into votes?
Some other questions to discuss are:
- Is there a blue wave mounting in 2018, and is Doug Jones's breathtaking victory in Alabama indicative of one?
- What message should the Democrats run on in 2018?
- Should the Democrats even consider attempting to impeach Donald Trump?
Can the Democrats stop the Republicans' "Billionaires First" tax bill?- How should the Democrats handle the ongoing Russia investigation led by Robert Mueller?
- Should Nancy Pelosi step down as House Minority Leader?
- Should the Democrats risk working with the Republicans on infrastructure?
- Should superdelegates be abolished entirely?
- Should anyone care about Martin O'Malley?
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