Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer, co-hosts of the liberal political podcast ‘Pod Save America,’ have raised concerns about the Democratic Party’s declining voter base, stating it represents one of the worst crises in the party’s history. In an episode of their show, they analyzed new data from The New York Times showing that the Democrats have experienced a significant decline in registered voters over the past four years. The report revealed that between 2020 and 2024, the party has lost over 2.1 million voters, while the Republican Party has gained approximately 2.4 million. Pfeiffer noted that the situation is deteriorating further, with the Democratic Party continuing to lose support in critical battleground states.
Favreau referenced a thorough analysis published by Shane Goldmacher, stating that the registration numbers show a clear trend of Democratic voter losses, with specific details on how each state’s registration data has shifted. He pointed out that in key regions such as North Carolina and Pennsylvania, the Democratic Party’s registration advantage has dwindled to alarming levels. In North Carolina, the party’s registration advantage dropped from 400,000 in 2020 to just 17,000 today, while in Pennsylvania, it declined sharply from 500,000 to 50,000. These statistics suggest a deepening partisan divide and a significant shift in voter preferences.
Pfeiffer suggested that the GOP could have gained even more voters if deep red states like Texas were included in the data, indicating that the current data might be an underrepresentation of the GOP’s gains. He emphasized that the Democratic Party is in a severe crisis, with both declining approval ratings and a lack of trust in its leadership. The co-hosts concluded that the party’s inability to address its internal challenges and adapt to changing voter dynamics has contributed to its current struggles. The episode also highlighted the broader political implications of these voter losses, including potential impacts on future election outcomes and the party’s ability to remain competitive in national and state-level races.