No Jokers: The Left’s No Kings Political Circus Runs Short on Participants
The media promised a political earthquake. Instead, the latest “No Kings” rallies may have delivered a political dud, raising serious questions about whether Democrats can translate anti-Trump activism into victories at the ballot box. So says Jeff Crouere, political commentator, RAV Television Host, radio host on WGSO in New Orleans, and author.
- “No Kings” rallies fail to deliver the massive crowds Democrats anticipated
- Jeff Crouere questions whether anti-Trump protests signal genuine voter enthusiasm
- Democratic candidates distance themselves from the movement’s far-left activists
- Biden-era inflation and border policies remain liabilities for Democrats
- Republicans urged to capitalize on Democratic weaknesses ahead of midterms
Crouere believes the rallies held nationwide October 17 revealed a growing disconnect between the left-wing media’s predictions and the enthusiasm of ordinary Americans. In his latest Townhall commentary, “No Kings Rallies Were No Big Deal,” Crouere argues that the much-publicized demonstrations failed to generate the massive crowds and momentum Democrats need heading into the November 3 midterm elections.
From just two dozen demonstrators near the U.S. Capitol to approximately 200 at Louisiana’s state capitol in Baton Rouge, turnout in some prominent locations fell well short of expectations. Crouere says the rallies largely attracted the Democratic Party’s far-left base rather than the independent and moderate voters Democrats need to expand their coalition.
Why didn’t more Americans show up? Crouere argues that voters have not forgotten the Biden administration’s record on inflation, border security and government mandates. With cumulative inflation exceeding 20% during Biden’s four years in office, he contends that many Americans have little appetite for returning to the policies associated with that period.
Crouere also questions why Democratic candidates in competitive races are distancing themselves from the rallies if the events represent a genuine groundswell of popular support. He points to the absence of prominent candidates, including Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, as evidence that the party recognizes the political risks of association with its activist base.
The rallies also raise broader questions about the relationship between media coverage, political demonstrations and actual voter sentiment. Can highly publicized protests create an illusion of momentum that disappears when voters enter the voting booth? Are Democrats misreading their own political strength? And could Republicans be better positioned for the midterms than current predictions suggest?
Crouere argues that the demonstrations offer Republicans reason for optimism, potentially undermining predictions of a Democratic “blue wave.” But with control of Congress at stake, he says Republicans must still capitalize on the opportunity.
Jeff Crouere is available for interviews to discuss the political implications of the “No Kings” rallies, the Democrats’ midterm strategy, media narratives surrounding the Trump administration and what the demonstrations may reveal about the November election.
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No Kings Rallies Were No Big Deal
OPTIONAL Q&A:
- Why do you believe the October 17 “No Kings” rallies were less significant than the media portrayed them?
- Does the turnout suggest Democrats are overestimating their political momentum heading into the midterms?
- Why are Democratic candidates in competitive races distancing themselves from the “No Kings” movement?
- Could these rallies expose a growing divide between the Democratic Party’s activist base and moderate voters?
- How much influence does media coverage have in creating the perception of a political movement’s strength?
- Do voters still associate Democrats with the inflation, border crisis and government mandates of the Biden administration?
- Could the lack of enthusiasm at these rallies undermine predictions of a Democratic blue wave in November?
- What must Republicans do between now and Election Day to turn this apparent advantage into victories at the ballot box?
ABOUT JEFF CROUERE…
Jeff Crouere is a popular political analyst, columnist and radio and television personality. Since January of 1999, he has been the host of Ringside Politics, an award-winning radio program in New Orleans dedicated to examining the top issues of the day on the local, state, national and international levels. The radio show airs weekdays from 7-9 a.m. & 6-7 p.m. CT on WGSO 990-AM, Wgso.com and the “Mixlr” Radio App. The Television version airs on Saturday Afternoons on Real America’s Voice (RAV)
Crouere provides regular commentaries at Townhall and on www.Crouere.net
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