Bold Action Now Brings Victory Tomorrow

With Republicans fractured, workers rising, and independents restless, Democrats face a rare opening. The DNC must mobilize now—or risk losing 2026 and the country’s future altogether.

Guest article by Michael Cohen

June 14, 2025 - Portland, OR: The view of the No Kings Protest on Natto Parkway from the Morrison at No Kings Protest. Editorial credit: Citizen Kepler / Shutterstock.com

This moment should not be lost on Democrats. History has shown that when one party falters, the other can gain ground, but only if it has a clear message and the courage to act. The midterms of 2026 are not just another election cycle; they represent a chance to reset the balance of power and rebuild trust with voters who have felt neglected or ignored for far too long.

And here’s the truth: the so-called “silent majority” is not silent at all. They are marching in the streets on Labor Day, gathering in small towns and big cities alike, demanding fair wages, affordable health care, and accountability from those in power. These voices are not partisan; they are American. And if Democrats are serious about winning, they must recognize that energy, harness it, and prove that they are listening.

Look at the protests. From Boston to Chicago, from Tallahassee to Sioux City, thousands turned out under the banner “Workers Over Billionaires.” They carried signs, sang, rallied, and reminded the country that the working class is not only alive but mobilized. For the first time in years, we are seeing small towns that once broke heavily for Trump now joining in resistance to his billionaire-first agenda. That is not noise; that is opportunity.

Meanwhile, the crises pile up for Republicans. Health insurance premiums are climbing after Trump’s budget gutted the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, threatening 20 million Americans with higher costs. Inflation is eroding household budgets while tariffs crush farmers and manufacturers. And Congress faces yet another government shutdown because the GOP cannot govern itself, much less the nation.

Even within their ranks, cracks are widening. Trump lashed out at Republican stalwarts like Chuck Grassley, while his feuds with congressional leaders stall negotiations over spending and judicial nominations. Instead of unity, the majority party is consumed with infighting and survival. And here’s the key point: Trump’s name won’t even be on the 2026 ballot. The MAGA base may be loyal, but history is not. Midterms almost always punish the ruling party—and Republicans know it.

For Democrats, this should be the moment to rise. But rising requires more than pointing out GOP failures. More than just sending texts or emails asking for money. It requires demonstrating strength, clarity, and an agenda rooted in the needs of everyday Americans. That means embracing the energy of labor unions, teachers, nurses, and small-town activists who are doing the work in the streets. It means no longer taking working people for granted or assuming they’ll line up out of fear of the alternative.

The protests show what’s possible: grassroots movements, organized and sustained, that transcend geography and demographics. If Democrats align themselves with that force—not just in words but in action—they can bring back voters who left the party years ago feeling unseen and unheard. The silent majority is not unreachable; it’s waiting to be invited back into the fold. That’s what we are doing, or trying to do, every day.

And let’s be honest: the stakes are immense. Republicans are not governing with long-term solutions in mind. They are clinging to power through fear, division, and the billionaire donor class that bankrolls their agenda. If Democrats fail to counter this moment with vision and vigor, we risk another wasted cycle—one that could cement authoritarianism and economic inequality for a generation and beyond.

The choice for Democrats is clear: lead with boldness or retreat into caution. Build a coalition that includes the disaffected, the working class, the independents, and even the moderate Republicans disgusted by Trump’s chaos. Or watch 2026 slip away—another missed opportunity that history will not forgive.

So here’s the call: Enough dithering. Enough caution. Enough acting like politics is a polite chess match while real people are losing ground. The DNC must get to work now—organizing, listening, fighting. Not tomorrow. Not after the next poll. Now. Because if Democrats fail to meet this moment, 2026 won’t just be another election lost. It will be the clearest sign yet that the party left its own people behind.

It’s time. The DNC must get busy—or get out of the way.

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