Texas Democratic state House Rep. Mihaela Plesa, who handily won reelection in a traditionally Republican stronghold, gave the Democratic Party advice on how to rebound from bruising losses during the 2024 election cycle.
Warning that her party has become distracted by culture war issues, mired in echo chambers, and overly focused on positive vibes over political realities, the Texas lawmaker suggested Democrats faced defeats because they have lost touch with voters worried about economic concerns and other everyday issues during an interview with the Texas Tribune.
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“I don’t think that [voters] really cared about some of the stuff that we’ve been hearing,” Plesa said. “They care about: Can I pay my car insurance? Can I go to the doctor and it be affordable?”
“I knew what people…
