Either they’re so out of touch it’s unimportant or intentional.

The National Democratic Party is basically giving up on local politics

I can. The last people they care to help is those who need help.

Lack of profit potential. Corporate State: not governing is us. Democrat/Republican 'parties': a big club; and 'you' aint innit. Run for profit not for we the people.

Because they only care for donations and their plan is just to generate turnout. They do not give a fuck about restrictions.

Sometimes it really does feel like the Dems are controlled opposition

I can. They're no different from Republicans.

Losing is their way of winning. Just look at the Dems currently in full control of govt: a major punt out of the back of the end zone. GOP doesn't even have to campaign.

"Nothing will fundamentally change "

You know as well as I do that the Dems don't actually want to DO anything, they're not on our side, and are just as corrupt and self-serving as the Republicans. They want to uphold the status quo and serve their corporate donors while lining their own pockets. That's it.