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Lots of good answers, so I'll throw my own take in
The answer is painfully simple: Republicans engage with their constituents in a back and forth, and Democrats only engage with K Street. I would bet Democrats barely talk with their own staff of younger people enough to understand meme culture. After 50 years of focus groups, polls, and consultants Democrats cannot meaningfully communicate with their voters.
There was one Democrat exception. Do you know who did work with their base and had a great meme culture?
I actually got to meet Bernie during the 2016 primary, I think that was the last time I had any hope
Same! I was at his Essex junction rally. God that felt like a lifetime ago.