Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged Democrats to improve their communication with voters ahead of the November 2022 midterm elections. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Clinton emphasized the need for the party to better highlight its accomplishments, such as President Joe Biden’s handling of the Ukraine crisis, the passage of the American Rescue Plan, and the approval of the infrastructure package.
“There is a lot of good accomplishments to be putting up on the board,” Clinton remarked.
She called on her party to stand up against what she described as the “craziness” coming from Republicans, suggesting that the average American does not want a government led by those who “live in a totally different reality.”
While polls indicate that Republicans may have a strong chance of reclaiming the majority in Congress, Clinton believes Democrats have ample achievements to promote. She also acknowledged a “disconnect” between the actions of the Biden administration and how they are perceived by the American public, citing a lack of effective messaging as a contributing factor.
Clinton admitted that hand-wringing is part of the Democratic Party’s “DNA,” but she encouraged party members to focus on conveying their successes to voters more effectively before November.
In a political landscape where messaging plays a critical role, Clinton’s advice highlights the need for Democrats to focus on clear communication and emphasize their tangible accomplishments to engage with voters ahead of the midterms.