The most recent Siena University/New York Times poll found that a substantial number of Democrats want the party to moderate on most issues as it looks to the future. Yet when you look at the brightest political stars since the presidential election in 2024, they include Zohran Mamdani, Graham Platner, Abdul El-Sayed, Peggy Flannagan, Francesca Hong, Analila Mejia, and Brad Lander. So, why is there a Grand Canyon-sized hole between what Democrats say they want and what they’re voting for?