Colorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet has voiced concerns about the Democratic Party's image, suggesting it has become disconnected from working-class voters, according to Fox News. During an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, Bennet told host Kristen Welker that the party's brand is "really problematic," linking it to coastal elites rather than the working populace. "I agree that the Democratic Party brand is really problematic… it’s a brand that’s associated with New York and California, is associated with the educated elite in this country and not anymore with the working people in this country," Bennet said. Bennet's comments echo similar sentiments expressed by California Governor Gavin Newsom, who previously described the Democratic Party's image as "toxic." While Bennet didn't use the same strong language, he appears to have aligned with Newsom's critique, emphasizing the need for Democrats to articulate a "compelling vision" for the nation's future, which he argues they have failed to do, contributing to Donald Trump's electoral successes. Bennet stated that the party has become estranged from working individuals during a period where many Americans feel their children won’t experience a better life, regardless of their efforts. "The Democratic Party has lost touch with working people in our country at a time when fifty years of trickle-down economics has meant that most Americans feel like, no matter how hard they work, their kids aren’t going to live a life better than the life they led," Bennet said. His remarks come amid internal disputes within the Democratic Party, including calls for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to resign following his alignment with Republicans on a continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown. While Bennet has previously suggested leaders should step aside when necessary, he avoided directly answering whether he still has confidence in Schumer when questioned by Welker. Schumer has resisted calls for his resignation. Bennet stressed that the Democrats have been "repudiated at the national level" and urged the party to use this period to develop “bold” policy proposals to regain voter trust. He concluded that innovative thinking within the Democratic Party would not only improve their standing but also benefit the American people.