Staff Reports
It appears the Democratic Party is having a hard time embracing reality in the wake of Donald Trump’s second term. Celebrities and public figures who were vocal critics of the former president seem to have hit a rough patch. Some, like Alec Baldwin, seem to be longing for a return to simpler times, while others, like Jeff Daniels, persist in fantasizing about an alternate universe under Kamala Harris’s leadership. It’s a meltdown worth watching, as if Hollywood rewrote Dante’s “Inferno” with a focus on liberal anguish.
Meanwhile, Stephen Colbert, the darling of late-night liberal cheerleading, has been shown the door by CBS. His comedic takes seemed less about humor and more about partisan preaching, leaving viewers underwhelmed and nonplussed. Forces within the Democratic orbit spun conspiracy theories about Trump’s influence over CBS, which conveniently ignores the financial losses Colbert’s show accumulated. True to form, the Democrats often blame Donald Trump if their toast gets burnt.
The irony of the situation doesn’t escape those who remember late-night television for its original purpose: entertainment. Trump, in his usual candid style, celebrated Colbert’s exit, no doubt amused by the persistent narrative that his presidency had a hand in every Democratic misstep. Even Jon Stewart, who can usually find humor where none exists, would struggle with this current comedy of errors unfolding among the left-leaning elites.
Among this chaos stands Hunter Biden, who is managing to attract attention for all the wrong reasons. His candid interview choices and public outbursts continue to weigh heavily on his father Joe Biden’s political fortunes. Hunter’s explicit language and unapologetic reflections on his checkered past suggest either a skewed understanding of popular sentiment or a casting call for a reality show that nobody asked for. The Bidens might do well to reconsider that this kind of drama is hardly the distraction they need.
In broader political commentary, it seems Democrats are struggling to bring fresh ideas, creativity, or even a coherent narrative to their proceedings. Attempts to redefine themselves through authenticity or more colorful language have done little more than stoke existing fires of discord within their ranks. It’s a classic case of trying to put lipstick on a pig. With approval ratings lower than ever before, and appeals seemingly limited to the most radical fringes, the Democratic Party is fighting a civil war of its own making. As the old saying goes, when you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. Democrats, however, appear to have brought shovels.
