Elizabeth Warren's supporters argue her approach the way forward for the party. Ideological allies like Sens. Al Franken and Jeff Merkeley won easily, which Warren partisans say shows the broad appeal of economic populism. Emily Schultheis in National Journal.
SARGENT: Democrats lost because voters think the economy has failed the working class. "People do not think the recovery has affected them, and this is particularly true of blue-collar white voters," one pollster said. "What is the Democratic economic platform for guaranteeing a chance at prosperity for everyone? Voters can’t articulate it." The Washington Post.
MacGILLIS: In 2012, Democrats won because they talked about the haves and the have-nots. They couldn't tell that story this election cycle, partly because they haven't earnestly pursued an agenda that really helps working people. The New Republic.
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