Now that former President Donald Trump is a convicted felon, the Democratic Party is grappling with how to leverage his legal troubles in the upcoming presidential race. The decision could shape President Joe Biden’s prospects and the future of American democracy.
Interviews with over 50 Democrats, including current and former Congress members, state officials, and strategists, reveal a party eager to highlight Trump’s conviction while concerned Biden might not fully exploit this angle. Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke insists, “Every Democrat should remind voters that Trump is now a convicted felon.”
Biden has taken a cautious approach, emphasizing the integrity of the judicial process rather than aggressively attacking Trump. “This jury was chosen the same way every jury in America has been chosen,” Biden noted.
Some Democrats, like Sen. Jon Ossoff, are more direct: “Trump is an aspiring tyrant who intends to rule, not lead, the United States.” Meanwhile, Sen. Elizabeth Warren frames the contest as “the man of lies and chaos versus the guy who is trying to make this country work for everyone.”
Despite mixed pre-verdict polling, the conviction has reinvigorated anti-Trump sentiment. Biden’s campaign is focusing on abortion rights, democracy, and the economy, leaving harsher critiques of Trump to allies.
Democratic strategists suggest various approaches, from advertising on Christian media to highlighting Trump’s misuse of economic power. However, concerns linger about Biden’s ability to inspire voters, especially with Trump’s continued support in battleground states.
For now, Trump’s conviction has given Democrats a boost of optimism, with longtime DNC member Jim Roosevelt saying, “I was at a 47% confidence level before, and I’m at 51% now.”
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