But he also inherits a Democratic Party that is divided on how to tackle a wide array of issues, from immigration to health care, criminal justice to defense. But first, here's Axelrod's op-ed on what comes next for the Democratic Party. Joe Biden won the support of more than 80 million Americans, marking the seventh time in eight elections that Democrats have claimed the national popular vote. While Biden won the presidency, it was Donald Trump who had the coattails. They are rich and varied in their perspectives and experiences, and bucked the Democratic Party in places like Miami-Dade County in Florida and parts of South Texas.

Source: The Nation December 08, 2020 13:09 UTC