It's no secret that Democratic voters are incredibly unhappy with their electeds.
Throughout the country, they've been described as a "spineless" party that just "roll(s) right over" for the Trump administration.
In total, about one-third of Democrats described their party negatively in an open-ended question on a recent national survey, with 15% using terms like “weak,” and “apathetic,” with another 10% saying they are “ineffective” or “disorganized.”
In total, just 2 in 10 Democrats described the party positively.
This comes as Pelosi, 85, has filed to run for reelection in 2026, but has not officially said whether she’ll be vying for her seat again.
Are people ready for new blood?
Here in Sacramento, another octogenarian is facing a challenge from a city council member embraced by the Left.
District 8 representative Mai Vang is challenging Doris Matsui, who has held the office for nearly two decades. However, her constituents are increasingly frustrated with her lack of availability.
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