The answer to this question will likely determine the future of the party and its ability to remain relevant in an increasingly polarized political landscape.
Voters are not just looking for empty rhetoric—they’re demanding real, impactful change that includes better health diagnostics access, affordable maternity insurance, and accountability for medical malpractice cases affecting everyday citizens.
Ultimately, the controversy surrounding Crockett serves as a potent reminder of the challenges facing the Democratic Party.
To regain the trust of voters and remain competitive, the party must move beyond divisive rhetoric and focus on developing concrete policies that address the real-world concerns of all Americans—especially in the realms of pregnancy insurance plans, chronic illness benefits, and legal representation for underserved maternal patients.