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The Democratic Party’s strategic move to align itself so closely with framing Biden as the “best” candidate may have further diluted trust among voters. As media outlets attempted to control the narrative around Biden’s candidacy, crucial signs of his struggles went overemphasized or misrepresented, leading to valid frustrations voiced by party members behind closed doors.
Addressing Accountability
There seems to be a collective reluctance among many within the establishment to reconcile with the reality of their decisions, both in shaping party narrative and public image. The surprise at an electorate that is warier of their trustworthiness reflects a failure to understand the importance of transparency in political leadership.