Historically, when previous politicians and office – holders, including President, had significant unfavorable polling numbers, the party, which was out – of – office, generally, tried to unite, in order to defeat that individual. President Donald Trump has, or is close to, having, the lowest polling numbers, of any recent office – holder, and, even, when he was originally elected in 2016, won the election, because of the Electoral College, vote, although losing the popular vote, by millions of votes. One would think, therefore, his political opponents, the Democrats, would have a great opportunity, for regaining control of the White House, and the Executive Branch of our government. However, an objective observer, might recognize, this task, might be quite challenging, unless/ until, the Democratic Party, fully considers, what it might offer, to convince voters, to vote for their candidate, and how, he might, better represent, and serve their interests. We realize, President Trump, has a devoted, political base (probably about 35%), but, in order to defeat him, his opponent must be able to attract support, from both, most of his party, as well as Independents, and disenfranchised Republicans. Therefore, they must make a significant, challenging decision, whether to proceed, in an idealistically – pure, inflexible manner, or with pragmatic idealism. With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, these options, and why some important decisions and considerations, must be made.

1. Idealistically – pure, inflexible alternative: Will the decision be, to demand, idealistic purism, and proceed, in an inflexible manner? Will they focus on issues, such as Medicare – For – All, which, might inspire the so – called, left – wing idealists, or, will they emphasize, bread – basket issues, such as quality jobs, better pay, and a fairer tax system? Will they unite and unify, behind a candidate, who might bring the various factions of their party, together, and appeal, to Independents, and moderates, including people, disappointed with the actions, rhetoric, priorities, etc, of President Trump? Or, will they fail to learn, from one of the key mistakes made in 2016, when many of Senator Sander’s supporters, refused to vote for Hillary Clinton, and were a major factor, in this President’s election?

2. Pragmatic Idealism: Isn’t it possible to maintain one’s idealism, and focus, on doing/ pursuing, what’s right, while, still, doing so, with genuine, essential, pragmatism? Might it not, be more appealing, and realistic, to fix, tweak, modify, and improve, the Affordable Care Act, than to attempt to totally, revamp, our entire health delivery system, without fully examining, and explaining, the costs, and other potential ramifications, involved? Instead of scaring, some potential voters, with language, and concepts, such as the Green New Deal, wouldn’t it make more sense, to introduce ideas, to make a quality difference in environmental protections, distinguishing between proactive actions, versus the present administration’s Climate Change Denial, etc? Instead of using inflammatory language, wouldn’t it inspire more voters, to offer, a well – considered, alternative economic and tax plan, which might be fairer to most, instead of favoring the elite and wealthiest?

Either Democrats will pay attention, unite and unify, or, lose a golden opportunity! Which choice, and approach, they opt – for, might have a long – term effect, on the future of this nation!