With the election for the chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee approaching, it is clear, now more than ever, that the Democratic Party does not understand the average American. Whether it was arrogance, ignorance or self-righteousness, the Democratic Party failed to understand what President Trump sees as clear as day: the American people despise politics.

The evidence is staggering. 80 percent of Americans think our political system is “corrupt.” Only 22 percent say they trust the federal government. Congress consistently has just a 17 percent approval rating. In comparison, voters preferred root canals, used car salesmen and colonoscopies when asked to pick between them and the American........

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