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Goldberg's comments touched on a deeper fissure within Democratic ranks. She pointed out that the party's messaging has often been reactive or defensive, especially toward policies or opponents they find challenging.
The discussion among the hosts segued into a debate about responsibility: Are Democrats merely reacting to external pressures, or are they actively contributing to their own difficulty? Goldberg emphasized a distinction between Democratic voters and elected officials, asserting that the struggles are more concentrated among leadership and strategists than the base.
“Democrats laying back. This has been about y’all,” she stated, suggesting that internal leadership must reevaluate their approach to campaigning and messaging.