Democrats are sick and AOC poll numbers are the symptom, expert reveals real problem

While protests dominate headlines, Wright highlights that President Trump’s approval remains strong.

PUBLISHED APR 6, 2025

AOC is leading Sen. Chuck Schumer by double digits in a hypothetical New York Democratic primary.

Washington D.C.: Discussing the pro-Palestinian demonstrations on Ivy League schools and universities nationwide, Princeton political scientist Lauren Wright notes that most Americans find the protests, including incidents of vandalism and clashes, "unthinkable."

Lauren Wright predicts a reckoning for Democrats balancing progressive energy with electability.

Speaking to Jon Scott on Fox News, Wright says universities have struggled to justify their responses, further fueling skepticism about higher education’s value.

While protests dominate headlines, Wright highlights that President Trump’s approval remains strong on issues like government spending cuts (50%) but weaker on tariffs and the economy (40%). Many voters, she says, are giving his aggressive fiscal approach a chance, questioning why Democrats didn’t push similar measures.

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A new poll shows Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) leading Sen. Chuck Schumer by double digits in a hypothetical New York Democratic primary. Wright warns that Democrats risk alienating moderates if they embrace progressive candidates like AOC in 2028. "Kamala Harris didn’t win; Biden was their last victor," she notes, suggesting a far-left shift could backfire. Wright predicts a reckoning for Democrats balancing progressive energy with electability.