In post-election disarray, where do Democrats go now?

The sweeping and surprising victory by anti-establishment Republican Donald Trump has thrown the Democratic party into disarray.

While the Republicans look from the outside to be more unified than ever, the DNC is leaderless and the finger-pointing around recent political losses continues at a fevered pitch.

As the analysis of voter data yields little insight, Democrats are looking to reunify under a new — perhaps more progressive — banner.

Two Democratic strategists discussed the future of the party and the dimly lit path they are on for the next two years before elections.

Michael Kazin, a history professor at Georgetown University, and Elaine Kamarck, founding director of the Center for Effective Public Management, joined the program.

To hear the entire conversation, use the audio player above.

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