{"id":2425395,"date":"2025-04-19T16:40:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T20:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jim-clyburn-blames-media-for-democratic-partys-unpopularity-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-04-19T16:41:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T20:41:42","slug":"jim-clyburn-blames-media-for-democratic-partys-unpopularity-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jim-clyburn-blames-media-for-democratic-partys-unpopularity-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Jim Clyburn blames media for Democratic Party\u2019s unpopularity &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjim-clyburn-blames-media-for-democratic-partys-unpopularity-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2425395&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Representative Jim Clyburn (D-SC) has attributed the unpopularity of the Democratic Party to the media rather than to the party&#8217;s messaging. Following notable losses in key races during the 2024 election, Democrats have struggled with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-here-are-the-key-senate-races-nrsc-chairman-rick-scott-says-to-watch-in-2022\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: Here Are The Key Senate Races NRSC Chairman Rick Scott Says To Watch In 2022\">poor polling<\/a> and a lack of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ron-hart-biden-harris-dumb-and-dumber\/\" title=\"Ron Hart: Biden\/Harris \u2014 Dumb And Dumber\">clear leadership<\/a>.During an appearance on MSNBC, Clyburn insisted that the Democratic message is sound but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/video-shows-woman-lighting-orthodox-church-on-fire-days-before-it-burned-to-the-ground\/\" title=\"Video Shows Woman Lighting Orthodox Church On Fire Days Before It Burned To The Ground\">criticized media outlets<\/a> for failing to communicate it effectively. He pointed to certain media tendencies to favor sensational narratives over fair reporting, which he believes undermines the party&#8217;s message. Polls indicate a declining confidence in Democratic congressional leadership, with only 25% of voters expressing trust, sharply down from 49% in 2021.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Jim Clyburn blames media for Democratic Party&rsquo;s unpopularity<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2098813\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jim-clyburn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jim Clyburn\">Jim Clyburn<\/a> (D-SC) deferred blame to the media, rather than Democrats&rsquo; messaging, for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Democratic Party\">Democratic Party<\/a>&lsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">poor polling figures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats have faced poor polling figures since the 2024 election, when they decisively lost in several key races, and have yet to fall behind a clear party leader. The party has also received criticism over not having a clear message to counter President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Donald Trump\">Donald Trump<\/a> and Republicans. Clyburn pushed back on assertions that Democrats have not had a &ldquo;cohesive message&rdquo; on MSNBC&rsquo;s <em>The Last Word<\/em> on Friday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3385458\/house-republican-changes-van-hollen-plaque-el-salvador\/\">House Republican changes Van Hollen&#8217;s office plaque after El Salvador visit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3385368\/house-democrat-maxine-dexter-plans-el-salvador-trip-abrego-garcia\/\">House Democrat Maxine Dexter plans El Salvador trip amid Abrego Garcia saga<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3385129\/women-in-politicics-clothing-rental-services-mix-up-capitol-hill-wardrobe\/\">Women in politics turn to clothing rental services to mix up Capitol Hill wardrobe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Well, I think the message coming from the Democratic Party is a good message,&rdquo; Clyburn said on MSNBC. &ldquo;The problem we&rsquo;ve got, I&rsquo;ll say, is that we have to depend upon the media to deliver it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He took aim at media outlets for not presenting the party&rsquo;s message the way they would like, but did praise MSNBC for their coverage, adding that they &ldquo;do a great job with this.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If we have the <em>Washington Post<\/em>, for instance, caving to this wannabe dictator and we&rsquo;ve got other media entities that seem to rather push a narrative that will bring eyes to their newspapers or to their television sets and not really give a fair hearing or reporting to what we&rsquo;re doing,&rdquo; Clyburn said.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3378646\/jim-clyburn-blames-harris-campaign-2024-election-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"CLYBURN BLAMES HARRIS CAMPAIGN FOR &lsquo;TREMENDOUS&rsquo; CANDIDATE&rsquo;S 2024 ELECTION LOSS\">CLYBURN BLAMES HARRIS CAMPAIGN FOR &lsquo;TREMENDOUS&rsquo; CANDIDATE&rsquo;S 2024 ELECTION LOSS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Several polls have indicated voters&rsquo; confidence in the Democratic Party has collapsed in recent years, as no clear leader has emerged to lead the party and there is uncertainty about leaders in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3362991\/hakeem-jeffries-man-of-the-moment-democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"House\">House<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3357736\/schumer-survival-struggle-spotlights-high-stakes-battles-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Senate\">Senate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A Gallup <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/659534\/trump-first-quarter-approval-rating-below-average.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"poll\">poll<\/a> released on Thursday showed that only 25% have confidence in Democratic congressional leadership. Republican congressional leadership had a 39% confidence rating, which is largely in line with recent years. The low confidence rating for Democratic leadership is in steep contrast to 2021, when 49% had confidence in Democratic congressional leadership, and last year, when 38% had confidence in them.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2098813\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2098813\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jim Clyburn attributes the Democratic Party&#8217;s unpopularity to media coverage rather than messaging issues<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2425396,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/jim-clyburn-south-carolina-democrat.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32923,33356,33295,25423,32076],"class_list":["post-2425395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-democratic-party","tag-jim-clyburn","tag-media-criticism","tag-unpopularity","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/jim-clyburn-south-carolina-democrat.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2425395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2425395"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2425395\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2425399,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2425395\/revisions\/2425399"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2425396"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2425395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2425395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2425395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}