Goldberg Defends Dem Voters, Criticizes Obama, Cuban

Whoopi Goldberg forcefully defended Democratic voters on The View in response to criticism from former President Barack Obama and billionaire Mark Cuban, who argued that the party should stop focusing solely on opposing Trump and strengthen its messaging. Obama had called on Democrats to 'toughen up' and stop 'whining,' while Cuban claimed the party's approach was too negative. Goldberg countered that grassroots voters are not to blame for messaging failures, praising their activism on issues like Social Security and civil rights. She argued that elected officials, not voters, should be the focus of critique. Co-host Sara Haines and others on the panel agreed with Goldberg, stressing the importance of distinguishing between party leaders and the public. The discussion highlights persistent tensions within the Democratic Party regarding strategy and voter engagement ahead of future elections.