Forget a tale of two cities, the vast differences between today's two major political parties is far more relevant.

A recent Wall Street Journal survey shows that the Democratic Party got its lowest rating from voters in 35 years. Despite President Donald Trump's tariffs, Republicans are still preferred on most issues.

Who can blame voters?

Under President Joe Biden, inflation hit a 40-year high, Russia invaded Ukraine, Hamas brutally attacked Israel and Iran built a robust nuclear program.

Then Americans learned, while he was running for reelection, that Biden suffered from serious cognitive decline, raising questions about what the Democratic Party knew and when. Americans lost trust that Democrats were transparent and honest.

Nine months after Trump was reelected, Democrats still lack direction and competent leaders. Here are a few examples:

Are Democrats OK? They appear desperate, and increasingly are becoming a clown show without direction or purpose.

The chaos and........

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