Democrats Turn on Their Own, Say It’s Time for New Leadership: New Poll

A growing number of Democrat voters say it is time for new leadership within the Democratic Party following Kamala Harris’s defeat in the 2024 presidential election.

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that nearly two-thirds of self-identified Democrats believe the party needs a change at the top.

According to the survey, 62 percent of Democrats agree that “the leadership of the Democratic Party should be replaced with new people,” while only 24 percent disagreed.

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The remaining respondents said they were unsure.

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The poll comes as Democrats continue to confront internal divisions and declining enthusiasm among their base.

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Party strategists reviewing the data say the results reflect growing dissatisfaction with the direction of the party, particularly regarding its messaging and priorities.

“Voters are very impatient right now,” said Mark Riddle, president of Future Majority, a Democratic-aligned research organization.

“They want elected officials at all levels to address the cost of living, kitchen-table issues and affordability.”

The survey highlighted a notable disconnect between the policy concerns of Democrat voters and what they believe party leaders are actually prioritizing.

While 73 percent of respondents said limiting contributions to political organizations like Super PACs was important to them, only 58 percent said they believe the Democratic Party’s leadership is focused on that issue.

Economic concerns were repeatedly cited in the poll as central to voter frustration.

Some respondents criticized party leaders for focusing too heavily on social issues—including transgender rights—while not doing enough to address everyday economic pressures.

The findings arrive at a time of financial strain and organizational uncertainty for the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

The party’s fundraising has reportedly struggled in the months following the 2024 election, and internal divisions have contributed to instability within key affiliated organizations.

Earlier this year, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten resigned from her position.

Weingarten had long been a controversial figure within both labor and education circles and was widely seen as closely aligned with the Democratic establishment.

Her departure added to a growing list of high-profile shakeups within left-leaning political and advocacy groups.

Additionally, David Hogg, a prominent gun control activist, was recently removed from a leadership role in a progressive organization following disputes over strategy and messaging.

Hogg had previously been involved in youth voter outreach and gun reform advocacy, and his departure was seen as another sign of internal disagreements over the direction of the party’s activism wing.

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While President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance now lead the executive branch, Democrats are expected to begin the process of rebuilding ahead of the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential election.

The calls for leadership change come as many within the party seek to recalibrate their message and refocus on issues that resonate with a broader portion of the electorate.

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