The Democrats have a communication problem and seem to be looking in all of the wrong places for answers, according to one analyst.
Earlier in August, Rolling Stone journalist Asawin Suebsaeng posted on Bluesky that some Democrats have expressed an interest in creating the party's own Stephen Miller, who is President Donald Trump's right-hand man. Miller worked as a speechwriter in Trump's first administration and now leads immigration policy initiatives during Trump's second term. He has become well-known for effectively communicating Trump's policy platforms and adeptly maneuvering around the most controversial elements.
David Graham of The Atlantic issued a dire warning to those Democrats in a new essay.
"For Democrats, imitation is the sincerest forum for getting flattened," Graham wrote.
Some Democrats have said the party needs to adopt MAGA's communication style to compete with it. That is part of the reason why California Gov. Gavin Newsom has adopted President Donald Trump's social media persona in recent weeks.
While this strategy seems appealing, Graham argues that Democrats risk losing something more important than their message: authenticity.
"This is a lesson about universality, but it can also be a reminder of the value of producing your own ideas and work. Joe Rogan already exists; the left needs its own authentic voice, and he or she won’t sound like Rogan," Graham wrote.