Staff Reports
The 2024 Democratic Party appears to be as enthusiastic about Kamala Harris as a cat is about a bath, but their true unifier remains none other than Donald Trump. When the Democrats rally together, it’s less about groundbreaking policies and more about a shared loathing of the former president. In a stunning display of creativity, they have managed to consolidate their energy not around innovative ideas or charismatic figures, but rather around a singular emotion—hatred for Trump. This emotion is as familiar to them as their morning coffee and is just as bitter.
For the past eight years, the Democrats have dodged the heavy lifting of proposing actual policies, which would require, you know, thinking. Instead, they find solace in a common enemy, crafting their narrative around fearmongering that would make even the most seasoned horror writer envious. The terror they peddle isn’t just general—you can take your pick from their oh-so-original laundry list: destroying democracy, stealing elections, and the perpetually ominous threat of minority enslavement. Lovely bedtime stories for the children, no doubt.
The DNC claims to have a theme, but the only theme the CSD can find is that they all hate Trump. pic.twitter.com/d6IhSnI3YZ
— Trace Gallagher (@tracegallagher) August 21, 2024
Many have opted to skip the Democratic convention this year—not because of a lack of interest, oh no, but rather due to an acute case of déjà vu. The proceedings forecasted more predictable and dreary remarks than a dull family reunion. As evidenced by recent polling, the American electorate seems to be tuning out this cacophony of negativity, perhaps longing for a dose of actual solutions instead of just a glorified vendetta against a man who continues to rent space free of charge in their minds.
One Congressman, hailing from the sunny land of California, made it abundantly clear that defeating Trumpism is paramount, as if completing an unwanted chore were the ultimate goal. He suggested that if they falter in their mission, a deluge of Republican governance could ensue. It raises an eyebrow—didn’t the same Democrats label Republican victories as the end of civilization as we know it? Apparently, that fear only counts when they’re on the losing side.
The convention in Chicago has taken a turn for the theatrical, with speakers hurling petty insults like a high school debate gone awry. They went so far as to drag an enormous project book onstage, claiming it’s a symbol of Republican ideals. It begs the question: when facing a lack of distinct values themselves, why throw a spotlight on the opposition’s plans? Ignoring one’s own gaping vacuum of policy while attacking the framework of the opposition feels a tad like throwing stones from a glass house—risky and more than a little hypocritical.
With Trump continually at the forefront of their grievances, there lies a not-so-subtle tension in the Democratic ranks regarding what happens once the orange-haired specter is relegated to the past. Some optimistic souls apparently believe it may be time to bid him adieu and focus on new ventures. However, those interested in that warm, fuzzy future found no allies in the thronging masses at the convention, who seem intent on keeping their wonky focus trained on the man they just can’t seem to escape.
The Democrats are banking on the notion that Trump’s looming presence will continue to stoke the fires of their voting base as effectively as a campfire inspires marshmallow roasting. Yet, one must ponder—can a campaign built upon the hatred of an individual sustain momentum when the actual policies and visions for the future are as thin as a whisper? For a party that has prided itself on progressive ideas, it remains a puzzling tactic to hinge so entirely on the demise of a former leader rather than the promise of a bright, post-Trump tomorrow.
