The past year has been a tough one for many Democrats.  The country has been facing a lot of challenges.  The Trump administration has been very active and aggressive.  This has led to a lot of frustration and demoralization among Democrats.  They feel that the country is not welcoming to others.  They also feel that the institutions are not doing enough to stand up to the president.  The Democratic Party is seen as lost and ineffectual.  There are arguments about whether this is a Tea Party moment for the Democrats.  There are also worries about the foundational parts of political and civic society.

  A group of 11 Democratic voters were asked about their biggest worries.  They were also asked about the Democratic response and what it should be.  The overarching feelings were demoralization and frustration.  The Trump administration has had varied effects.  These range from science funding cuts to a sense that America isn't welcoming to others.  There is also frustration with institutions not working harder to stand up to President Trump.  One participant said, "It's like the guy opens his mouth, and everyone's like, 'Yes, we will do that. '"

  The Democratic Party and its leadership are seen as too gentle.  They are seen as trying to do and say the right thing.  But, they need to take their gloves off and make decisions.  They need to come to conclusions and do something.  How exactly Democrats should fight and what their next move should be is tougher to settle on.  But, it's one of the biggest questions facing voters and the party.

  The Democratic Party needs to find a way to turn frustration into action.  They need to find a way to stand up to the Trump administration.  They need to find a way to make the country more welcoming to others.  They need to find a way to make the institutions work harder to stand up to the president.  They need to find a way to make the country a better place for everyone.

How Democrats Can Turn Frustration into Action

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