Democratic voters in Pennsylvania are voicing frustration with their party’s national leadership, describing it as “fractured” and lacking both direction and a unifying figure in the months since President Donald Trump began his second term. Speaking to The Washington Post, more than 20 Democratic voters in Doylestown and Philadelphia expressed concern about the party’s inability to lead or connect with its base.

“Right now, there is no leader,” one voter said. “There is no strong voice for the people as a whole.” Others echoed similar sentiments, criticizing Democratic leaders for lacking engagement with constituents and appearing “powerless” and ineffective. “We’re fractured. We don’t have a definitive message,” another voter added.

The criticism comes amid ongoing infighting and a widening leadership vacuum within the Democratic Party. Under Chairman Ken Martin, the Democratic National Committee is reportedly trailing its Republican counterpart in fundraising. According to Politico, many donors now view the party as “rudderless, off message and leaderless.”

The party is also losing ground in voter registration. In the 30 states that record party affiliation, Democrats have lost 2.1 million registered voters since 2020, while Republicans have gained 2.4 million, The New York Times reported. The shift has raised alarms about Democratic momentum and long-term voter engagement.

According to a July Wall Street Journal poll, the Democratic Party’s favorability has dropped to its lowest level in 35 years, with 63% of voters viewing it unfavorably. A separate Associated Press-NORC survey found Democrats less enthusiastic about their party and more likely than Republicans to describe it negatively. “We’re good at making signs,” one voter said, “but not much action backs that up.”