Thomas J. Raleigh · Author · Essayist · Raconteur · Est. 1950

My Issues with the Democratic Party

Thomas J. Raleigh · July 31, 2026 · 1 min read

Weak Leadership – It’s a tired group. I don’t see anyone stepping up to the plate.  We had our chance in 2024, and blew it.  Simply stated, I’m not inspired!   

Weak Vision – I don’t see a clear overarching vision for the party.  I like social, economic, and political reforms designed to improve society.  I support fair and balanced taxation, environmental protections, universal healthcare, affordable education, and subsidized child-care.  In that regard, our more progressive advocates need to learn how to promote these rather fundamental core beliefs, and stop scaring people in the process.

Not interested in an anti-Trump party. Not interested in a “party of change” movement. I want a party that gets stuff done!!!

And, in the end, if this Democratic Party can’t effectively compete with this clown-car administration, I say it’s time for term limits!!!

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