Democrats may win more by losing

You can win by winning all the time, but you can win a lot more by losing sometimes.

Now that the DNC convention and its fanfare are over, it might be a good time to critically assess it. Throughout the convention, the euphoria and positive vibes surrounding the event practically blocked any alternative views on the DNC or Kamala Harris that could jeopardize the carefully curated theatrics.

I had hoped that the DNC convention could provide a fresh start and give its voter base a reason to feel connected again. The way to do that would have been to address uncomfortable political realities and engage in self-reflection, especially considering that Democrats have been in power for the last four years, and Biden's presidency has been, from Afghanistan and Ukraine to Gaza, a disaster. But not only was the DNC short on substance by prioritizing vibes over hard truths, it also refused to acknowledge the elephant in the room, leaving many, like myself, further disillusioned and distanced from the party.

The fact that Gaza was on mute throughout the four-day convention shows just how intellectually and morally the Democratic Party has regressed. Even worse, the Democrats acted as though it wasn't one of their own in the White House, but rather as if they were in the opposition. For Democrats, the real enemy isn't Trump—it's their own intellectual regression and party politics that present the greatest challenge.

For example, it was disappointing to see Democrats in power promising to change things if re-elected, while simultaneously silencing and gaslighting the democratic and dissident voices within their own ranks.

Democrats don't need to win this one; what they need is serious self-reflection and party reorganization. Losing in 2024 might be the best win for Democrats in the long run.