The modern Democratic establishment is too elite, serves donor interests, and maintains an intolerant, unhelpful culture that prioritizes purity over electoral success.

“They're too fake. They're too phony. They serve the donor class too much. They're too elite. And and nobody's interested in that [ __ ]”

Dave Rubin argues the modern Democratic party has abandoned its traditional, more moderate roots in favor of radical, destructive policies.

“There's just nobody left on the left that makes any sense. So, there you have a 22-year-old kid who when he gets confronted with some facts. Well, I'm just a 22-year-old YouTuber, so you know what what do I know about anything?”

The left should focus on solidarity and community to build a compelling vision for the 99%.

“For me the reason why the populist conversation is important is because for me populism is the 99%. It's for working class people, it's for unemployed people, it's for small business owners, it's everyone that isn't what we would say is the oligarchy”

The left must reclaim the word democrat while promoting the truth that political change will involve struggle and costs.

“We have to become popular by defending the people while telling them the truth that this is going to be a difficult struggle and there will be costs that we will need to incur.”