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MOMENTUM! A Commentary On Campaign Politics and Government
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Politica Islamica
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Publisher's Note August 2025
On Filling the Leadership Vacuum in 2026
"Candor is the key to self-knowledge. Candor is based in honesty of thought and action, a steadfast devotion to principle, and a fundamental soundness and wholeness."-- Warren Bennis
Every political consultant in the United States has diagnosed the Democratic Party's problem. Most Americans are keenly aware of what this problem is: there is a leadership vacuum, intensified by the lack of ideas and disproportionate influence of its geriatric party elite. And, nearly every political consultant has a prognosis for how to fix the Democratic Party's woes. We all agree, the solution to their problems lies in the party's capacity to be straightforward with the American people.
The opening 2026 midterm elections present a crucial opportunity for Democrats and Independents, particularly in light of the ongoing challenges of inflation and housing affordability. As Americans struggle with the repercussions of Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), both Democrats and Independents face urgent needs for substantive change. This change must focus on addressing bread-and-butter issues that resonate with average Americans, while also distancing viable candidates from extreme left-wing factions who may not align with the broader electorate's concerns. It will be a hard sell for Democratic Socialists to win outside of New York City or other cities where housing affordability has reached crisis levels.
And, then again, maybe not.
Inflation and its Impact
Inflation remains a pressing concern for many Americans. It significantly affects their purchasing power and quality of life. The rising costs of essential goods and services have led to widespread dissatisfaction across the socio-economic and political spectrum. As Democrats and Independents prepare for the 2026 elections, these contenders must make Trump and his economic policies the primary issue for voters.
Housing Affordability Crisis
Housing affordability isn't limited to cosmopolitan mega-cities like New York, San Franscisco, or Boston. Like the pandemic, the housing affordability crisis has crept into small and medium-sized cities like Des Moines and Albuquerque. Too many Americans are struggling to secure stable housing. Now is the time for Democrats and Independents to put bold plans for alleviating the housing crisis on the table.
By focusing on practical solutions to housing affordability, Democrats and Independents can present a compelling alternative to the Republican agenda, which will inevitably favor tax cuts for the wealthy billionaires at the expense of essential services for orinary Americans. Their messaging must center around the issues that matter most to voters: economic stability, healthcare access, and housing affordability. By emphasizing these bread-and-butter issues, both Democrats and Independents can frame narratives that resonate with the daily struggles of most Americans. In light of the Republican Party's recent legislative actions, the midterms present enormous opportunities for Democratic and Independent challengers to make the case for OBBBA's neglect of average Americans.
Candor means reconnecting with the American public in more accountable and transparent ways. Candor will allow Democrats and Independents the ability to engage the American people in substantive conversations about two issues guaranteed to keep most Americans up at night: inflation and housing affordability. They must distance themselves from divisive issues and rhetoric and present compelling visions of the future. Right now, on the eve of the 2026 midterm elections, candor is the best medicine to cure the political ills of the Democratic Party.
Warm regards,
Ahmad al-Ansari
al Ansari and Associates LLC