Bennet Says the Democratic Brand Is for the Elites

Senate Democrat: Party ‘lost touch with working people’

Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) said he believes the Democratic Party has become out of touch with working Americans. Bennet joined NBC News’s Kristen Welker for “Meet the Press” on Sunday, where he was asked about California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) recent comments calling the Democratic Party toxic. “I do agree that the … Democratic Party…

Tim Walz Says Democrats Are ’Too Timid’

Tim Walz says Democrats, including on his campaign with Kamala Harris, have been too timid to win in the Trump era. Judging from the crowds he’s pulling, he may be onto something.

PARTY IN PERIL: Democratic Senator Admits His Party’s Brand Is ‘Problematic’ And Disconnected

In a stark admission of his party’s struggles, Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) warned Sunday that the Democratic brand is “problematic,” arguing that the party has become synonymous with elite coastal interests rather than the working-class Americans it once championed. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Bennet did not hold back in his critique, acknowledging that Democrats have failed to connect with everyday voters—especially as former President Don…

Dem senator says party brand is ‘really problematic’ and led to the loss of trust of working-class voters

close Video Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet says Democrats are ‘problematic’ Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet said the Democratic Party brand is “problematic” during an appearance on “Meet the Press” Sunday.  Join Fox News for access to this content You have reached your maximum number of articles. Log in or create an account FREE of charge to continue reading. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News’ Terms of Use a…

‘Really Problematic’: Dem Senator Throws Gavin Newsom Under The Bus, Blames California For Party’s ‘Toxic’ Brand

Dem Sen. Bennet disagreed with Newsom, acknowledging the party's brand problems but blaming states like California and New York and their "educated elites."

Sen. Michael Bennet says Democratic Party must shed 'coastal elite' image to regain national footing

Sen. Michael Bennet says the Democratic brand has become "really problematic" because the party has become too tied to coastal elites -- turning off working-class voters.