For Democrats to recover, ALL left-of-center people should be made welcome in the party.

[Scruffy1]

87. It's already happening.

Where I live is one of the bluest places in America. What I've seen since the election is that a whole lot of younger people. POC, leftists, and former apathetic voters are really getting involved. In this area it's not about Democrats versus Republicans but about the party itself and it's direction for the future. I think Trump woke up a sleeping giant. The turnout in my precinct for city council and mayor was amazing and the majority went for an outsider to replace our current Democratic councilman, who has been on the wrong side of too many issues. This is healthy. It is no longer enough just to be a Democrat. People are paying attention. State wide we have other problems, but I think that many of the rural Republicans are in fear of the fall out from 45. The disaster of 2016 will not be forgotten and the people coming in want change in the party and are willing to work and hold representatives feet to the fire. Being involved for many years in local politics I have never seen such a change. I'm hoping Perez can bring change at the national level. but I'm a little skeptical of the powers that be. By now, even the most casual of observers should have realized that status quo isn't going to create any excitement or get people to the polls.