The Warning with Steve Schmidt Is There a Plan for Iran?
Mar 17, 2026
Seth Moulton, former Marine officer and current U.S. Representative running for Senate, discusses generational change in the Democratic Party and the need for clearer policy. He debates leadership turnover, accountability and ethics reform. He also weighs in on the rapidly escalating conflict with Iran and critiques current strategy and costs.
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Democrats Need A New Generation Of Leaders
- The Democratic Party needs generational change to regain trust and effectiveness.
- Seth Moulton argues long-serving leaders like Ed Markey have record but failed to produce winning results, so new leadership is needed to rebuild the coalition.
Marine Friend's Vote Illustrates Voter Frustration
- A Marine Moulton served with told him he found both parties unsatisfying and refused to vote for Trump but viewed Democrats as out of touch.
- Moulton used this conversation to illustrate how immigration and honesty drove voters away in 2024.
Lack Of Honest Messaging Cost Democrats Votes
- Voters see Democrats as out of touch because the party lacks clear, honest messaging on core issues.
- Moulton cites immigration, inflation, and doubts about President Biden's fitness as examples where Democrats failed to acknowledge problems.