Democrats’ MAGA Makeover: From Policy Nerds to Political Streetfighters

Democrats, haunted by the ghost of 2024 losses and weird internet moods, are plotting their 2028 comeback as the "anti-chump" crew. Forget Rahm vs. AOC — this time it's YouTube fiery debates, TikTok brawls, and high-stakes redistricting wars. As Rep. Jasmine Crockett roasted Gov. Greg Abbott’s wheelchair, and Zohran Mamdani strutted his inner leftist Trump, Dems are cranking up their "alpha energy." Even Andrew Cuomo's on Twitter beefing harder. James Carville calls map-drawing a "hamster wheel" chore while party strategists ponder how not to clown themselves trying to walk Trump’s tightrope.

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Source: Axios | Published: 8/19/2025 | Author: Jim VandeHei