WSJ columnist suggests that Democrats should begin by examining their media strategy after a "humiliating" election defeat.

The Wall Street Journal column suggests that Democrats should direct their criticism towards the mainstream media for President-elect Trump's Election Day victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

In her opinion column, Kimberley Strassel wrote about the "Landslide Against the Media" and how news organizations tried to boost Biden and Harris's campaign, but ultimately, the party's "humiliating" election night defeat led to infighting among Democrats.

As long as the left continues to point fingers, let it direct a large, fat finger at the outfit that played the biggest role in losing the election: the U.S. media, according to Strassel.

"The conventional wisdom is that the press's support for Democratic candidates is considered an in-kind campaign contribution. However, the media's constant criticism of Donald Trump and Republicans helped sway some undecided voters. Nevertheless, the promotion of Kamala Harris and her team came at a significant expense: A narrative built on fantasy allowed Democrats to ignore the country's mood and concerns."

The most damaging fantasy, according to Strassel, was the four-year press assurance that Joe Biden was sharp as a tack. She pointed out that the journalists who insisted on video evidence in June of a confused president wandering aimlessly were part of the problem, as the edited, misleading, or lacking context footage was used to perpetuate this narrative.

The media stopped pretending that Mr. Biden was declining only after the Trump-Biden debate, according to Strassel.

Despite her record as a "primary loser turned unpopular vice president," the press worked to recast Harris as a "political genius and the obvious savior of the Democratic Party" after Biden was pushed aside.

"How’d that work out?" Strassel asked.

If the press were competent, the failing constitution of Biden would have been front-page news, allowing Democrats to confront the needed change.

Strassel wrote that if a primary had been held, a tested nominee would have been produced, likely one less encumbered by the Biden record. As David Plouffe, Harris adviser and Obama veteran, complains that Team Biden created a "hole too deep" for his sidekick to dig out of, it's important to remember the industry whose job it is to call out political fiction, but instead wrote the "Joe Is Fine" novel.

"Of course Democrats are shocked that they lost," she said. "In a functioning press, the politician who tries to make lemonade out of inflation, crime, or border chaos is slapped as out of touch. In the Biden-Harris world, the press printed their spin as gospel."

Strassel's four years of coverage that emphasized the strong economy under the Biden-Harris administration, declining crime rates, and the Republican governors' role in exacerbating the migrant problem led liberals to believe that "climate change, systemic racism, abortion, and transgender rights" were the most pressing issues facing Americans.

Kamala's victory was predicted by headlines as a result of surging voter registration, early votes, and demographic shifts, despite the fact that Republicans pointed to these factors. However, the fantasies were maintained until the election, and the headlines continued to insist that Kamala would claim victory on the basis of suburban women, Puerto Ricans, and White men. This is why Tuesday was a surprise, as the America that voted for Trump was never mentioned in these outlets.

The Wall Street Journal columnist stated that Democrats must now decide whether to accept their defeat as a clear indication of voters' opposition to progressive policies or to continue focusing on allegations of racism, sexism, and fascism in securing President-elect Trump's victory.

The media is already spinning the narrative in favor of the party, offering a soothing alternative to the harsh reality of its ideological failures. Will Democrats fall for it again? If they truly want to win back voters, they must eventually break free from the cycle of negative feedback.

Joe Rogan is now trusted to deliver realistic information and analysis that used to come from legacy media, according to Strassel.

The First Amendment granted the press the privilege of being included in recognition of its critical role in ensuring that politicians remain truthful. The purpose of the industry is to monitor both sides of government in the best interests of the people. This duty is crucial not only for transparency but also to provide politicians with a constant reminder of how their policies are perceived by the public. When this safeguard fails, both the nation and the party that benefits from the illusion suffer.