The Democratic Party is in freefall, and the only thing more astonishing than their rapid decline is their apparent determination to not pull the rip cord.
76% of Americans Approved of Trump’s Speech
“I thought it was very positive.”
“Now, we’re taking back things that should have never been given away.”
“[Those tariffs] should have been done a long time ago.”
-Bucks County, PA, voter pic.twitter.com/xDwMnONYkl
— ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) March 5, 2025
In the wake of Donald Trump’s triumphant speech to Congress, Democrats are facing a crisis of confidence—not just among swing voters, but within their own ranks. The party’s inability to learn from its mistakes, coupled with its relentless embrace of outdated strategies and tone-deaf rhetoric, is driving even lifelong Democrats to reconsider their allegiance. And if anyone embodies the party’s stubborn refusal to evolve, it’s the old guard—figures like James Carville, who seem determined to double down on losing tactics while the world moves on without them.
The 80-year-old political strategist, who once famously advised Bill Clinton to focus on “the economy, stupid,” has devolved into a caricature of his former self. In a recent interview, Carville accused Trump of hating America. He further suggested the president is colluding with North Korea and Belarus. Does this man realize that Russian collusion is now a proven hoax?
And what might be considered a “Joe Biden Moment” of unintentional comedy, Carville floated the idea that Americans should raise backyard chickens to combat rising egg prices. Yes, chickens. Because nothing says “21st-century economic policy” like turning suburban neighborhoods into amateur poultry farms.
Carville’s rant showcases Democratic delusion.
He lamented Trump’s tariffs, conveniently ignoring the fact that the same policies have bolstered American manufacturing for centuries and reduced the national debt.
“What are we, six weeks into this?” Carville fumed. “And now he says, ‘Well, you might have to pay more, but it’s good for your country.’ Did anybody ever hear that?”
The irony, of course, is that Carville’s party has spent years telling Americans to swallow bitter pills for the “greater good”—whether it’s skyrocketing energy costs in the name of climate change or endless foreign wars justified by vague appeals to democracy. But when Trump suggests a short-term sacrifice for long-term gain, suddenly it’s a bridge too far.
Carville isn’t alone in his descent into self-parody.
The Democratic Party as a whole seems incapable of recognizing its own hypocrisy. Consider their behavior during Trump’s speech to Congress.
While the president highlighted achievements that would typically unite the country—a child cancer survivor, a mission to Mars, fighting crime, helping working families, and catching terrorists—Democrats responded with a mix of sulking and outright hostility. They refused to applaud, refused to stand, and generally behaved like petulant teenagers who have been grounded for bad grades.
This isn’t just bad optics; it’s political malpractice.
Swing-state voters took notice, and the polls tell the story: 76% of viewers approved of Trump’s speech, including 69% of Democrats.
Even staunch liberals like Michael Steele and Symone Sanders criticized their party’s behavior, with Steele lambasting the “paddles” wielded by Democratic women as a tone-deaf stunt.
Symone Sanders and Michael Steele HATED the Democrats’ “bingo signs.”
SANDERS: “This is an indictment, in my opinion, on the Democratic leadership… The visuals are not taking back the House in 2026.”
STEELE: “I don’t know who thought up the bingo signs, but they should be… pic.twitter.com/oi89ZQBg4V
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) March 5, 2025
But the Democrats’ problems run deeper than a single speech or a few bad soundbites. Their refusal to adapt to a changing political landscape is alienating voters across the board. Take their handling of Ukraine, for example. While Trump brokered a peace deal that ended the conflict on America’s terms, Democrats clung to their warmongering rhetoric, only to be humiliated when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy begged for a seat at the negotiating table. It was a fitting metaphor for the party’s broader failures: overconfident, out of touch, and ultimately outmaneuvered.
And then there’s the economy. While Trump’s policies have delivered record-low unemployment, rising wages, and a booming stock market, Democrats continue to push the same tired narratives about inequality and despair. When the Secretary of Agriculture suggested Americans raise backyard chickens to offset egg prices, it wasn’t just a laughable gaffe—it was a symbol of the party’s inability to offer real solutions to real problems.
The result of all this is a growing sense of disillusionment among Democrats themselves. Social media is awash with posts from lifelong party members expressing embarrassment and frustration. “I don’t even recognize my party anymore,” one user wrote. “It’s like they’re determined to lose.” Another quipped, “At this point, I’m half-convinced the GOP is paying Democrats to sabotage themselves.”
And sabotage themselves they have. By clinging to outdated strategies, embracing divisive rhetoric, and refusing to acknowledge Trump’s successes, Democrats are alienating the very voters they need to win. Swing-state voters, in particular, are flocking to Trump in record numbers, drawn by his results-oriented approach and unapologetic patriotism.
The irony is almost too rich to bear. After years of accusing Trump of destroying the country, Democrats are the ones doing the most damage—to themselves. Whether it’s Carville’s incoherent rants, their refusal to applaud a Mars mission, or their baffling obsession with backyard poultry, the party is proving that it would rather self-destruct than adapt.
In the end, the Democrats’ greatest enemy isn’t Trump or the GOP. It’s themselves. And unless they can break free from the grip of their own hubris, they’re destined to go the way of the dinosaurs—or, perhaps more fittingly, the dodo.
So, to all the Democrats out there who feel betrayed by their party: welcome to the club. The water’s fine, and the chickens are waiting.
