Populism
Democrats turn to “affordability” message for 2026, but critics say it lacks populist punch
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With the 2026 midterm elections looming, Democrats across the ideological spectrum are rallying around an “affordability” message aimed at addressing voters’ cost-of-living worries. Some party strategists and liberal critics argue the framing helps unify Democrats but is unlikely to satisfy voters’ broader anger about inequality without sharper, more explicitly populist policies.
Marie Demker, professor of political science, warns that populists taking control of global politics risk ignoring international rules and conventions. This threatens world stability, especially for small states like Sweden. Without democratic accountability, the consequences could be devastating.
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Democratic Sen. Jon Tester lost his 2024 reelection bid in Montana by roughly seven points to Republican Tim Sheehy. A former campaign intern says the effort leaned too heavily on out-of-state staff and stale playbooks, underscoring Democrats’ broader challenges in red-leaning rural states.