In November, a Pew Research survey found that nearly-half of Democrats are pessimistic about the party's future, compared to only 13 percent of Republicans.
The 2024 election was a rude awakening for leaders on the left, many of whom are grappling with how to shift the public perception of the party.
In this latest edition of "If You Can Keep It," we get at the heart of this political moment and ask the questions that really matter about the state of our democracy.
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