00:00So, big picture here. We've been talking a lot about how Democrats find their way back, right?
00:09And the reality is, right now, the party is much more unpopular than it was at this point in the first Trump term, right?
00:17There were big Democratic gains in the midterm elections in the first Trump term, but the party was relatively popular.
00:23It's not right now. What is your diagnosis for that? What's different now? Why are voters unhappy with you?
00:34Well, I would say two things. Ultimately, the goal of any political party, hopefully ours, is to win.
00:39That means getting the 51 percent. I hope 55, 58 percent gives you a little cushion.
00:44That means that you have to provide an outlet for people's frustrations from across the ideological spectrum, right?
00:49The Democrats need votes from everybody, from never-Trump-conservative Republicans, to disaffected socialists, to moderates, to progressives, to liberals.
00:57They're all part of the Democratic coalition if we're going to win with 55, 58 percent.
01:01At the end of the day, what most Americans want to see is a vision for making life better, and that's where Democrats can bring people together.
01:08How do we reduce costs? How do we improve the quality of life, make health care more affordable, improve the air quality that we breathe, strengthen our economy,
01:18get rid of these costly tariffs that are already costing people as they're shopping for back-to-school items hundreds of dollars for their kids on top of what they'd otherwise have to pay?
01:27These are simple, common-sense solutions that make a difference in the lives of everyday Americans,
01:31and I think Democrats can get to 55, 58 percent if we stick to those basics.
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