Democrats must take more risks to counter the GOP power trifecta successfully or they could face an extended stint on the sidelines, according to an influential lawmaker from a battleground district.
Rep. Pat Ryan, who’s served in the House since a 2022 special election and represents a swing district in New York’s Hudson Valley, detailed the strategy he wants Democrats to take as the party rebuilds from a disappointing election cycle. Ryan criticized his fellow Democrats for staying silent on former President Joe Biden’s decline, which was a significant factor in Republicans taking control of Washington.
“I think it’s pathetic ...