Progressive ladies of the View left stumped on how to repair 'out of touch' Democratic Party

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The women of The View were left stumped Wednesday when discussing how voters can reconnect with the Democratic Party.

Looking for an answer, the mostly progressive panelists looked to an unlikely source in Alyssa Farah Griffin - their lone Republican co-host.    

'What does the party have to do to reconnect with voters?' asked Whoopi Goldberg, who posed the question after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's bid to become the Democratic chair of the House Oversight Committee failed.  

The position went to an older, more moderate candidate - House Democratic veteran Rep. Gerry Connolly - sparking speculation between the five as to whether Dems are actually listening to what voters want.

Donald Trump's pronounced win over Kamala Harris was also likely fresh in their minds.

As the floor opened up, all looked for guidance from to the woman who worked as the then-president's special assistant for almost two years, leading her to appear startled before letting out a laugh.

'Why are you asking the Republican?' the 35-year-old political strategist said with a laugh.

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The women of The View were left stumped Wednesday when discussing how voters can reconnect with the Democratic Party 

Looking for an answer, the mostly progressive panelists looked to an unlikely source in Alyssa Farah Griffin - their lone Republican co-host 

'I think the Dems should start! I've got thoughts, but I'll let you start,' she said, paving the way for her colleagues to discuss AOC's failed bid. 

'She has been demonized by the right,' co-host Sunny Hostin said of Ocasio-Cortez, who was bested by Connolly, 74, by a vote of 131-84.

Hostin did not appear convinced that Connolly's experience played a part in his win - instead defending Ocasio,Cortez, who embarked on a career in politics only six years ago.

'She's been demonized as this like, too progressive, far-left person,' Hostin went on to explain

'And I want to try to set the record straight,' she proclaimed. 'If she is too progressive, then the Democrats really are going to lose the working class.'

Co-host Joy Behar was similarly hesitant to look elsewhere while explaining the loss, and insisted that Democrats are stuck in their longheld ways - too focused on whose 'turn' it is to be elected.

'It's not about "Who's the best person?" It's about "Who do you feel is next in line to do the job?"' Behar said.

After much back in forth, Griffin eventually proved to be the voice of reason, explaining to the others how Ocasio-Cortez is merely 'too far left for the majority of the country.'

'What does the party have to do to reconnect with voters?' said co-host Whoopi Goldberg, who posed the question after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 's bid to become the Democratic chair of the House Oversight Committee failed

The position went to an older, more moderate candidate - House Democratic veteran Rep. Gerry Connolly - sparking speculation between the hosts as to whether Dems are actually listening to what voters want 

Griffin eventually proved to be the voice of reason, explaining to the others how Ocasio-Cortez is merely 'too far left for the majority of the country' 

She also set out to explain why she believes Harris lost the race.

'From my perspective, as a Republican who didn't support Trump, this may sound weird, I think Democrats focused too much on Trump,' the political strategist said. 

'There needed to be more of a - "This is who we are. This is what we’re proactively fighting for." 

'I can think of three or four policies that were laid out by the Vice President,' she continued, pointing out the lack of transparency from the progressive meant to replace Joe Biden. 

'She talked about support for elderly parents, she talked about these first-time homebuyer payments.' 

Hostin, in turn, reminded Griffin of Harris' promise for an 'opportunity economy' - one Griffin appeared to suggest most Americans did not really buy.  

'But again, that's a platitude,' she said. 

'What does it mean?

'In this world we live in, when you have three months especially,' Griffin added. 

'I don't know that people knew what she was for.' 

'And... a lot of her positions in 2020... she was on the completely opposite side of now,' she concluded, before offering some advice to listening Democrats. 

'I think you have to decide: what is it, not what you're against.'