An Insider's Perspective on the Democrat Party

Evan Barker, a woman, former Democratic campaign operative, campaign finance reform advocate, and podcaster. I interned on Barack Obama's campaign. Most recently, I volunteered at last month's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Initially, I was thrilled to attend this rite of passage for every political operative. But once there, wandering amidst the glitz and glam, imbibing the gloss and schmaltz of it all, I couldn't escape a sinking feeling. I felt submerged in a hollow chamber whose mottos were 'brat summer' and 'joy,' totally out of touch with regular everyday Americans and their pressing needs. Instead, the most elite people in the world, chanted in unison, "We're not going back."