The Democratic Party seems to have lost its way. In the late 1990s, President Bill Clinton enjoyed high approval ratings, championing a centrist progressive approach. This involved supporting those in need while emphasizing personal responsibility. Policies like Pell Grants with GPA requirements, welfare work requirements, and a balanced budget were hallmarks of this era, leading to economic prosperity.

However, the left wing of the party gradually gained influence, particularly during President Obama's second term, culminating in the Biden administration. This shift, combined with Obama-era officials in key positions, steered the party in a new direction.

The border saw a surge in unscreened migrants, including criminals, amid claims that the situation was under control. Massive spending bills, ostensibly related to COVID-19, poured trillions into climate change initiatives aimed at eliminating fossil fuels, even with inadequate alternatives.

The Justice Department, under Merrick Garland, appeared to enforce left-leaning policies, targeting political adversaries, hindering law enforcement, and pursuing parents who voiced concerns at school board meetings.

As government spending and deficits soared, businesses were wrongly blamed for inflation, which acted as a regressive tax. The cultural landscape shifted, with criminals portrayed as victims, gender ideology and pronoun mandates taking center stage, religion marginalized, and identity prioritized over individual merit.

Youth were exposed to these narratives through platforms like TikTok, with academics offering justifications, even when defying common sense. Foreign policy saw allies abandoned in the Afghanistan withdrawal, a pivotal moment in Biden's presidency. Iran received billions, allegedly used to support terrorism, while Israel faced criticism. Vast sums were spent on the Ukraine war without substantial diplomatic efforts.

Trillions were allocated to climate change initiatives under the guise of COVID-19 relief, targeting fossil fuels despite the lack of viable alternatives.

Meanwhile, the Hunter Biden laptop controversy unfolded, with allegations of a multi-million dollar scheme involving foreign entities and President Biden's involvement. The president pardoned his son for offenses including tax evasion and commuted the sentences of numerous individuals convicted of murder.

The Democratic Party is in dire need of a course correction.