Time Magazine's New Cover Will Make You Sad If You're A Democrat
Time magazine's new cover might make some Democrats cry ― but not without a laugh.
In an issue dated June 9, a donkey is featured under a 'LOST' sign with tear-off phone numbers to call the Democratic National Committee in case someone finds the party.
'Democrats know they have a branding problem that transcends policy, messaging, or leadership questions,' Charlotte Alter wrote in the cover story, later adding: 'They know they need fresh ideas and new leaders, even though they can't always agree on how to find them.'
Since the article was published, the breakup between Donald Trump and his former sidekick Elon Musk has invited gleeful gawking from prominent Democrats. 'Oh man, the girls are fighting, aren't they?' Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) snarked.
Democrats are also showing signs of life in protesting immigration raids and the National Guard's presence in Los Angeles.
But with Trump in office and both chambers of Congress controlled by Republicans, even an ass knows that Democrats face an uphill climb.
Still, a comeback may be looming.
'When you hit rock bottom, anything is possible—and every transformative political figure of the modern age has emerged from a moment like this one,' Alter wrote.
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