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The Cumulative Toll of Democrats’ Delusions

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Ruben Navarrette : Too many Democrats assumed that they were heralds of virtue and endangered democratic values.

He says inflation and rising rates on credit cards, car loans, and mortgages buffeted Americans .

Navarro: Progressives who championed cultural causes turned off rank-and-file Democrats across many demographics.

Ruben Navarrette : Some commentators have pointed an accusatory finger at white women, suggesting they bear guilt for selling out women’s rights.

He says telling people how to think and not to think is toxic in politics.

He asks: Having lost twice to Trump in three election cycles, Democrats might do well to listen carefully to the tens of millions of Americans whom they claim to represent.