Democrats should reject tech influence to win elections, Warren says
TL;DR
Sen. Elizabeth Warren argues Democrats must reduce tech industry influence and adopt populist policies to win future elections, focusing on affordability for working people.
The path forward for the Democratic party after its 2024 defeat includes less tech influence and more populist policies, according to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).
Warren delivered this message in a speech at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on Monday, where she charted a vision for the future of a party that's still in the midst of an identity crisis. She laid out one of the competing perspectives on how Democrats can win the 2026 midterms and beyond: by doubling down on policies that make life more affordable for working people, even if rich donors despise them.
Warren called out Democratic donor and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hof …