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Weeks after a devastating electoral defeat, the Democratic Party finds itself in a period of serious introspection. While the shock does not rival the seismic political upset of 2016 when Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton, Harris’s loss still stings deeply, as it represents a broader reckoning for the Democratic Party nationwide. Not only did Trump win the presidency, but the Republicans appear to have achieved a political trifecta — flipping the Senate and retaining their House majority based upon the congressional races decided to date. An initial analysis of the available data indicates that the key areas of focus for that road map should include: Reconnecting to the working class: Historically, the Democratic Party has been the party of the working class — those without college degrees and in lower-income jobs. Two primary ones are: Insecurity about their personal future and the future of the US as a country, and an effective social media campaign by Trump and the Republican Party reaching out to young voters.

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