This is Chris Murphy's framing for the shutdown, and all Dems should follow his lead

[senseandsensibility]

He said that DHS is being shut down because they refuse to follow the law.

Much preferable to Dems are refusing to fund DHS, which the corporate media is running with as they follow the R talking points.

Difference is, Murphy's explanation is true and emphasizes what is really happening. Dems are not asking for special favors. They are asking the DHS to follow established law and guidelines, such as search warrants and identification.

C'mon Dems, call them out for refusing to follow the law. Every time you are asked about the shutdown, say this. And yes, I am still miffed that the Dems could not get it together and follow Jeffries' lead when he called it the Big Ugly Bill. So simple, and yet some of them still called it by trump's propaganda term.

[bottomofthehill]

1. It's easier to scream hysterically and blame the democrats for not doing enough

But yes, words matter lots and Senator Murphy is correct. ICE goes out daily and violates people’s rights

[SheltieLover]

2. He is absolutely correct!

[CrispyQ]

3. Chris is one of our best & speaks out! Wish he got more exposure. -nt

[senseandsensibility]

4. Yes he is really ahead of the curve

I remember seeing him on (then) MSNBC just a few weeks after the election. Most of the Dem party seemed shellshocked. But he was fiery, and even called out some in the party for not realizing the danger we were in. He is not just sticking his finger in the wind here.

[BattleRow]

14. Where's the Dem fire in the belly??

Have they all bought stock in Pepto Bismol?

[yellow dahlia]

16. Agreed. When Chris Murphy speaks, I listen.

He communicates well.

He delivers the message smartly and with truth. He's not a platitudinal BS politician.

[NNadir]

5. Thank you for this post...

...I am pleased to extend a DU heart to you for putting up.

[senseandsensibility]

6. Well aren't you sweet?

Happy Valentine's Day, NNadir!

[Raven123]

7. Clear, concise and accurate

[Nanjeanne]

8. Murphy is my Senator and he still impresses me. I've had my issues with some of his votes (Laken Riley) is one . . .

but what I have been very impressed with is his ability to communicate without a lot of waffling and hedging. One of the biggest things for me in future politicians to support is whether they really want money out of politics . . . and Chris has been very very vocal about how important that is. His framing of the shut down is excellent.

[senseandsensibility]

15. Yes, we will never find the "perfect" candidate who agrees with us on every issue

and to be honest, I stopped looking for that long ago. I'm glad to hear about his stance on money in politics.

[Nanjeanne]

18. Some of my issues are no flexibility. Others I need to see growth. As disappointing as I was in his

vote re Laken Riley Act I do not believe it’s indicative of his Immigration stance. So I look for more of his actual beliefs and decide Im giving a pass on that one in hopes of better.

[progressoid]

9. Put the the party that supposedly loves law and order on the defensive.

[senseandsensibility]

10. Yes exactly!

Good framing, progressoid!

[popsdenver]

11. There are Hundreds of

U.S. Dem Senators and House Members that we never hear much from............how about THEM "jumping" in ???????????

Starting with the two U.S. Senators here in Colorado, and the Denver U.S. Representative................

There are a few who are always out there shouting, but not many..........

[Just Jerome]

12. Keep it simple.

[CTyankee]

13. Hooray for Sen. Murphy! MY SENATOR!

always glad to hear him speak up. I want him to run for POTUS!

[yellow dahlia]

17. He boils things down to the bottom line...not just some "talking point".

[liberalla]

19. Excellent framing and very reasonable explanation!

We want DHS to follow established law and guidelines, such as search warrants and identification.

Yes we do!

[reACTIONary]

20. Very good framing!!! Puts us on the...

.... law and order moral high ground, and denies GOP that advantage.

[senseandsensibility]

21. On offense is where we need to be

and it is up to us to do that. Constantly defending against BS "narratives" is not nearly as effective. And since Dems actually ARE on the side of law and order here, why not lead with that?