What's your wish for the Democratic Party for 2024?

[senseandsensibility]

What is the most important (and achievable) goal the party can set for itself as election season ramps up?

I have some thoughts, but I'll spare you. Really interested in what others think

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

[G2theD]

1. Win every seat in every election

But if only Trump loses, I can live with that.

[Hstch05]

2. Stronger Messaging

I really want the dems to effectively get the message out about the improving economy, all of their accomplishments during the Biden administration, and to continue painting the picture of what a 2nd Trump administration would look like in contrast to 4 more years of Biden.

[senseandsensibility]

3. I agree completely

and they need to get some advertising or PR professionals to help them simplify and target their messaging.

[kimbutgar]

5. Vote Republican lose your rights

Voting, reproductive,LGBTQ, and more guns guns everywhere!

[senseandsensibility]

15. Rights or the loss of rights is a great

selling point for us!

[Turbineguy]

4. A landslide in November would be nice.

It would also be nice to a have higher opinion of the American voting public. That's something the country could use.

[Bobstandard]

6. Speak more forcefully

Speak more forcefully to the American people about the threats Trump, MAGA, and the Republicans pose, not just to democracy, but to each individuals quality of life. Talk about what life will be like under a repressive, fascist regime. Go hard on abortion, climate denialism, and the state sponsored lawlessness that a Trump/MAGA regime will result in.

This is time for fighting words. The time for comity is past. Make it clear that you are actually fighting for democracy and the real American way..

[senseandsensibility]

8. Yes, "forcefully"

I think that's missing too.

[LuvLoogie]

7. That they back Joe Biden and stop hand wringing.

Go forth with confidence and determination.

[senseandsensibility]

11. Yes, they can't let

the corporate media and maga intimidate them. We have truth on our side and need to speak with one voice.

[Fiendish Thingy]

9. So many wishes

- Ignore Axelrod, Carville and all the other know-nothings in the consultant class

- recognize the untapped power of, engage and motivate Gen Z voters

- campaign on a historic record of successes that have benefitted working families, with promises to govern fearlessly, without hesitation or compromise if given the WH and Majorities in congress.

- don’t set foot in a single swing state diner (ice cream parlours are OK, Joe); instead, visit hipster coffee shops. Kombucha Huts, drum circles, etc (I’m only half joking)

Lastly, get enough dark money to smear RFK and whoever No Labels puts on the ballot- take no prisoners, nothing off limits, make them so toxic they can’t get a lobbying job or even a spot on Joe Rogan’s show. I’m talking using Roger Stone tactics- smear RFK so bad his wife finally leaves him. Destroy him and Lieberman’s Trojan Horse.

[Elessar Zappa]

10. Nice.

I second your wishes.

[dobleremolque]

12. Intensified effort to find candidates to run for local and down-ballot

offices. Recruit Democrats to run for every local elective office up for a vote .... everything from school boards, city councils, county commissions, and state legislatures. Even if the elective position is non-partisan, get a local Democrat to seek the office.

We need to develop and nurture some mechanism that doesn't have to be re-invented, re-emphasized, and re-funded every election cycle, so Democrats can thwart the christofascist/MAGA/book-burner efforts at the foundational levels of local and state government.

I'm even recruiting fellow registered Democrats in my 'hood to run for the HOA board with me! I mean as Democrats, let's get THAT grassroots!

[TheKentuckian]

13. Fend off the fascists.

[senseandsensibility]

14. Points for brevity

[TheKentuckian]

41. The 2025 wish list will be more extensive.

There has to be an environment in place that would permit anything else.

[democrank]

16. More clear, concise, bold messaging

I’d like to see a few courageous democratic leaders compile a short, powerful list of positions you would have to support if you vote Republican:


Women will not be allowed to make reproductive choices about their bodies
Republican presidents are above the law
Cruelty and hate should continue to be the foundation for all Republican policies
Discrimination should be encouraged….and legal
on and on…..

[waterislife]

17. Better more progressive leadership at the DNC

I’d like to see less fealty to neoliberal trickle down economics and more focus on things like Medicare for all, major reform of Big Pharma and reform in things like child care and mental health services. I know Bernie Sanders isn’t a Democrat but we should follow his lead on social justice.

[berniesandersmittens]

18. I agree with Universal Healthcare

But I've never heard of "neoliberal trickle down economics".

What is that?

[TwilightZone]

23. A nonsense assertion.

Anyone who thinks that current Democrats are either neoliberal and/or in favor of trickle down economics likely doesn't understand Democrats, neoliberalism, or trickle down economics.

Neoliberal is a favorite slur targeted at Democrats by groups like DSA.

[berniesandersmittens]

35. Thanks!

[marble falls]

42. It's a myth, like "tide raises all boats". The big boats are raised enough. And the most of us need more than a trickle.

[2naSalit]

19. A supermajority in all houses...

State and federal.

[senseandsensibility]

21. Wow.

But sure, why not? Wish big or go home. And it's not like we don't deserve it.

[TwilightZone]

24. Not mathematically possible.

There aren't enough open seats in the Senate, and we're defending more than the GOP is -- more than twice as many.

https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings

[2naSalit]

30. I didn't do the math...

Because it's a wish, anything could happen, no specifics required!

And I'm still waiting for spontaneous combustion.

If The enablers are somehow disqualified and not able to serve, that could change things significantly.

Still, it's just a wish.

Happy New Year!

[Emile]

20. The destruction of the Republican party.

[DemocraticPatriot]

22. HIGH VOTER TURNOUT!

ESPECIALLY young women!

[WarGamer]

25. Easy. Social Security.

Raise and or eliminate the cap and increase minimum benefits to at least 1500/mo

Take a chunk of the Senior Citizen vote and Trump goes down hard. PLUS it's just the right thing to do.

Don't ask "How to pay for it"

The money will come from the same place as the DoD and Foreign Country donations office.

[ms liberty]

26. All of the above, plus federal legalization of pot.

[OAITW r.2.0]

27. Nothing, really.

I do hope we have a smarter electorate, though.

[TlalocW]

28. That it find some nice girl or guy that makes it happy

And settle down. I'm still waiting on grandkids, y'know.

[senseandsensibility]

36. Okay, that's pretty good!

[Jrose]

29. Support Biden even more strongly than in 2020

The alternative is worse than it was then

[mvd]

31. #1 Re-elect President Biden

#2 Negotiate more peace in the world. The Israelis suffered greatly and now Palestinians are suffering greatly. And we can’t allow Putin to continue unabated

#3 Don’t abandon the party’s more progressive side. Even if there are a few ideas I disagree with (like no criticism of Hamas), overall I think the country needs this progressive push to make things better for the poor, middle class, and working people

[RainCaster]

32. Start a permanent local Dems organization

In every state. One that messages year round, responding to every local need and how the Dems are taking care of this for you. Of course, this org will also message about what the repukes are NOT doing and how that is impacting each of us.

Stop creating these short lived groups that only exist to focus on big elections. Once elected, these elected folks work year round, and they need the support and communication of a steady organization. One that works locally and gives support on local and national issues.

[Tetrachloride]

33. Environment or nothing matters

[BootOutTheGoons]

34. To speak up and get loud and then get louder

Get loud on the threats to minorities and the threats to democracy. Make it clear the GQP has been taken over by nazi goons

And then I hope the Democratic party crushes them at the polls

It's time to boot out the goons

[unc70]

37. Win overwhelming victories at state and Federal levels

Reelect Biden, majorities in US House and Senate. Dem victories far and wide at state and local levels including NC General Assembly, Governor, and state-wide offices. As many other states as possible.

[Rebl2]

38. Take back the house

more seats in senate and win for Biden.

[Bluethroughu]

39. Clean sweep, clean up and toss out the traitor coup garbage.

We need to save this country and get out the vote!

[ProudMNDemocrat]

40. Just win, baby!