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The Democrats Are Committing Partycide

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After the 2030 Census , California will likely be forced to reckon with its stagnating population and receding influence.

Julian Zelizer : California is almost certain to be the biggest loser when congressional seats are reallocated to adjust for population changes.

Democrats ’ self-conception as a party that represents the future is running headlong into the reality that the fastest-growing states are Republican -led, Zelizer says.

Julian Zelizer : Biggest declines in Democrats ' vote share from 2020 to 2024 occurred in the most expensive and most populous counties.

It is not too late to reverse California ’s stagnation or that of New York and other expensive states, he says.

Democrats have failed to understand the link between anti-growth policies at the state and local level and national viability of their party, Zelizer says.