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Democrats host town halls to hear from voters, fire up supporters -- but is their message resonating?

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DNC chair Ken Martin called President Donald Trump and key adviser Elon Musk "cowards" at a Pennsylvania town hall.

Attendees say they're still looking for the Democratic Party to take on Republicans more directly.

The town halls come as Democratic voters show disillusioned with the party's leadership so far.

A recent CNN / SSRS poll found 52% of Democrats or Democratic -leaning independents felt that the party is taking the party in the wrong direction.

The Bethlehem , Pennsylvania , town hall was filled with attendees and thunderous standing ovations for Democratic speakers.

Some attendees said they're disillusioned with Democrats ' response to the Trump administration.

Bernie Sanders has been on the road for weeks with what he calls the "Fighting Oligarchy " tour, making stops for rallies in right- and left-leaning districts.

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