Whoopi Goldberg used Wednesday’s episode of “The View” to urge the Democratic Party to stop stifling its own rising talent, following strong election results in New Jersey, New York, and Virginia. She sees the victories as proof that voters, rather than party insiders, are the true force behind successful campaigns.
“Your party is not your boss. Your constituents are your boss, and so when the constituents say, ‘Get up, get the job done,’ we mean what we say or don’t come back,” Goldberg declared. “See, I think we’ve lost because we’ve been told, ‘Well, you know, nobody is going to do anything.'”
Her comments came one day after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., told the show’s panel she was standing firm with her own constituents in debates over healthcare policy.
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The table buzzed with excitement as they reflected on Tuesday’s Democratic victories. In New Jersey and Virginia, Democrats won key gubernatorial races, and in New York City, Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani made history with his mayoral win.
“The Democrats have a lot of good candidates. The party has to get out of the way and let them shine,” Goldberg added.
Co-host Ana Navarro shared the same sentiment, noting that frustration with national politics is now translating into voting power. She also credited former President Barack Obama’s active campaigning and joked he might as well consider running himself if he’s eager to return to public service.
Sunny Hostin honed in on Mamdani’s win, describing it as a reflection of the party’s identity. “I also think that what it taught us is that the Democratic Party is a big tent party. It’s an inclusive party,” she said. “We have a man who is the first Muslim mayor of New York City, who is a very, very important politician. I think he’s a very special politician, and I think people want change. And, so, he may not be the face of the Democratic Party, but what is the face of the Democratic Party? There are many faces. There are women. There are centrists. There are independents. There are Muslims. There are immigrants. And, so, I think that is a huge takeaway.”
Hostin also praised California’s Proposition 50, calling it a crucial step for Democrats seeking to match Republican strategy nationwide. The measure reportedly allows California to redraw its congressional map in response to redistricting in Texas, a move set to boost Democratic representation in the state’s House delegation.
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“You meet energy with energy. When they go low, you go lower. I am sorry, but that is where we are now,” Hostin said. “We need that opposition, and I think we saw that last night.”
Prop 50 will remain in force for the next three election cycles and is forecast to expand the Democrats’ footprint in California, where only nine of 52 House seats are currently held by Republicans.
