Make Democrats excited again
Make Democrats excited again  
Podcast: Impromptu
Published On: Tue Mar 25 2025
Description: Since Republicans took over government in January, Democrats haven’t been able to find a unified message or opposition strategy. While Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tour the country speaking to massive crowds about fighting billionaires, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is taking heat for supporting a Republican-led budget plan. How can the Democrats get out of the wilderness? Columnists Dana Milbank, Shadi Hamid and Matt Bai discuss the need for a fresh philosophy and a messenger from outside of Washington.Additional reading by our columnists:Dana Milbank: My month of living RepublicanlyShadi Hamid:  Why half of America is cheering for chaosMatt Bai: Where is the anti-Trump resistance?Subscribe to The Washington Post here.