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‘Climate hushing’ has swept the Democratic Party. New polling suggests it’s a mistake.
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points This "climate hush" is a result of the party's attempt to address the high cost of living, following the 2024 presidential election loss to Donald Trump. A new report from the 2035 Initiative at the University of California, Santa Barbara, challenges the notion that discussing climate change could lead to lost votes for Democrats.
A shift in focus has occurred within the Democratic Party, with less emphasis being placed on the planetary crisis. This "climate hush" is a result of the party's attempt to address the high cost of living, following the 2024 presidential election loss to Donald Trump.
Democratic politicians have been discussing climate change less frequently on social media and in press releases. While some candidates may still have it in their platforms, few are actively campaigning on the issue.
A new report from the 2035 Initiative at the University of California, Santa Barbara, challenges the notion that discussing climate change could lead to lost votes for Democrats. Further details on the report and its findings are available.
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Category: government Published: September 2, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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