Seven out of ten people now believe that the Democratic Party is “out of touch“ with the actual issues of many Americans, according to a recent survey, which presents a frightening image for the party as it enters 2026. The results are based on a large survey conducted between November 2024 and June 2025 by the center-left research firm Welcome, which polled over half a million people. The findings show a growing gap between the Democratic Party’s platform and the interests of moderates, minorities, and working-class voters—the very group that formerly drove its success.
70% of voters think Democrats are focused on specialized social issues like “protecting the rights of undocumented immigrants” and “protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans,” ignoring more pressing issues like public safety, border security, and inflation, according to the Deciding to Win report. Only 51% of respondents believed Democrats were out of touch in 2013, but that percentage has now risen by over 20 points. In comparison, opinions of the Republican Party have marginally improved during the same time frame, falling from 70% in 2013 to 65% now.
Democrats need to reorient themselves to be politically viable, the research advises frankly. The group added, “Democrats must concentrate less on climate change, democracy, abortion, and identity and cultural issues and more on the issues that voters believe we prioritize too little: the economy, the cost of living, health care, border security, and public safety.” Additionally, it called on the party to “moderate our positions on issues where our agenda is unpopular,” specifically those related to crime, immigration, and energy policy.
While 59% of voters disagree, only 39% believe the Democratic Party now has the correct priorities. According to the poll, Democrats are overwhelmingly in favor of focusing on securing the border (53%), lowering everyday costs (79%), making health care affordable (74%), creating jobs and economic growth (74%), lowering middle-class taxes (66%), lowering crime (56%), and protecting Social Security and Medicare (82%). Priorities including defending illegal immigrants (23%), raising social program funding (24%), and promoting LGBTQ+ rights (25%), on the other hand, came in last.
Democrats seem to have suffered greatly among minority and blue-collar voters as a result of that disparity. Since 2012, the party’s popularity has decreased by 11 points among Black voters without a college degree, 15 points among Asian voters without a college degree, and 16 points among Latino voters without a college degree. Whites with college degrees were the only group to increase their support, by just 4%.
Welcome arrived at the conclusion that “winning does not happen by accident.” “It’s a decision—a decision to be methodical, strategic, and prepared to face challenging realities about the electorate.”
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Vice President JD Vance has issued a searing critique of California Governor Gavin Newsom, condemning his rhetoric that allegedly encourages violence against law enforcement.
The comments come after a recent wave of attacks on federal officers, including the Dallas ICE shooting that left shell casings marked “ANTI ICE.”
Hindustan Times reported that Vance said, “If your political rhetoric encourages violence against law enforcement, you can go straight to hell and you have no place in the political conversation.”
The Republican leader did not mince words, making clear that political posturing has real-life consequences.
Vance’s remarks were directed at Newsom and other Democratic leaders who have publicly criticized ICE and law enforcement in California.
Fox LA noted, “Vance criticized Newsom and other Democrats following the Dallas ICE facility shooting, blaming their rhetoric.”
For years, Democrats in California have taken a hardline stance against law enforcement while promoting sanctuary policies that protect criminals.
“Words matter,” Vance said. “When leaders demonize police and ICE officers, they are effectively giving permission to radicals to act.”
The Vice President’s statement reflects growing frustration among conservatives who see escalating violence as a direct result of political rhetoric.
Yahoo News reported that Vance’s message resonated with many Americans who have grown tired of the left blaming law enforcement for societal problems.
“There is no excuse for encouraging attacks on officers,” Vance added. “We must hold those in power accountable for the environment they create.”
Newsom’s critics argue that his progressive policies have created a culture of impunity for criminal behavior in California.
“The governor has repeatedly made statements that embolden radicals,” Vance said. “This has consequences, as we’ve seen.”
Vance’s comments came during a press briefing where he emphasized the importance of protecting law enforcement personnel.
Hindustan Times quoted Vance saying, “California’s leaders cannot continue to play politics while officers are targeted in the line of duty.”
The Vice President also warned that left-wing rhetoric often crosses the line into tacit endorsement of violence.
“When you publicly denounce those who enforce the law, you make them targets,” Vance said.
Conservative media outlets have widely shared Vance’s comments, praising his direct approach in confronting left-wing leaders.
“This is not about politics; this is about protecting the people who protect us,” Vance emphasized.
The Vice President also addressed recent protests in California, stating that they have too often turned violent and targeted law enforcement.
“Leaders must be responsible for the tone they set,” he said. “You cannot encourage riots and then feign innocence when things go too far.”
BREAKING: Anna Paulina Luna Claims The Biden DOJ DESTROYED…
Representative Anna Paulina Luna has leveled explosive information against the Biden Department of Justice, claiming that critical materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation have been deliberately destroyed.
This assertion, if proven true, would represent one of the most damning instances of governmental obstruction and cover-up in recent history.
Luna, who chairs a congressional task force focused on federal transparency, has stated unequivocally that she possesses evidence implicating high-ranking officials in the DOJ.
According to her, these officials not only failed to disclose materials related to Epstein but actively destroyed them to conceal the extent of powerful individuals’ involvement in Epstein’s criminal network.
She introduced legislation titled the SHRED Act, aimed at imposing severe penalties on government agents who destroy or conceal federal records. The proposed bill calls for 20 years to life in prison for anyone caught eliminating evidence in cases of national significance.
“Even if they are conducting a criminal investigation, you should probably pick up the phone and call us,” Luna told Fox News. “We have been more than patient.”
These developments come amid growing conservative suspicion that the Biden administration has no interest in unmasking Epstein’s full network. The notion that key records could be gone forever only intensifies fears that justice is being buried under a bureaucratic rug.
Luna’s office has reportedly sent multiple requests to the Department of Justice demanding clarity on the handling of Epstein-related materials. So far, those inquiries have been met with either vague responses or complete silence.
The congresswoman did not mince words in her public statements, suggesting that the DOJ’s behavior constitutes a deliberate act of obstruction. If true, such actions could violate federal law and trigger an entirely new legal battle.
“The Biden DOJ has obstructed Congress, ignored subpoenas, and now appears to have destroyed critical evidence,” Luna said. “This is corruption at the highest level.”
Critics argue that this is yet another example of double standards in Washington. “Had this been a Republican-led DOJ accused of destroying documents in a child sex trafficking case, the media would be apoplectic,” one conservative commentator noted.
For years, the Epstein case has symbolized the deep rot within America’s elite circles. The financier’s suspicious death in prison and the subsequent lack of high-profile indictments have fueled accusations of a widespread cover-up.
Now, Luna’s allegations breathe new life into those concerns. If records were indeed destroyed, the implications are profound. It would mean that the DOJ, under Biden, actively shielded criminals from justice.
What’s more troubling is that these destroyed materials could have named prominent individuals—politicians, celebrities, and global financiers—who participated in or enabled Epstein’s crimes.
In this context, Luna’s SHRED Act isn’t just legislative symbolism. It is a clarion call for accountability in an era marked by elite impunity. Her bill seeks to ensure that future officials think twice before erasing truth from the historical record.
Despite Luna’s repeated calls for transparency, there has been no formal response from Attorney General Merrick Garland. The silence speaks volumes to many who believe the DOJ is stonewalling on purpose.
Meanwhile, conservative lawmakers have rallied behind Luna. A growing number of Republicans in the House and Senate are voicing support for investigations into the DOJ’s handling of Epstein evidence.
Some have even floated the idea of appointing a special counsel to probe the matter independently. Given the stakes, such a move may be the only path forward to restore public confidence.
This latest scandal further erodes the credibility of an already battered Department of Justice. From the Hunter Biden laptop fiasco to the political targeting of conservatives, the agency has been repeatedly accused of partisanship.
Now, with Epstein documents allegedly destroyed, the DOJ’s credibility is in tatters. Public trust, once broken, is hard to rebuild.
The American people deserve the truth. And if Luna’s allegations are accurate, they deserve justice, no matter how high the guilty parties sit.