General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Other than Katie Porter & a couple others, the Democratic Party STILL doesn't know how to fight back [View all]crimycarny
(1,351 posts)You wrote:
3. Full unequivocal support for our presidents once in office
eg, Obama in the 2010 midterms
I would not want full unequivocal support if we had a President who was corrupt like Trump or putting in policies that conflict wildly with progressive policies (such as huge tax cuts for rich while cutting social security). Not anything like blind obedience, but dont run away from a President who is upholding Democratic idealsas Obamacare wasdue to purely personal political survival.
4. 4. No Democratic president should sidestep tough enforcement questions
eg, Biden's not defining in advance what the next DOJ should do as 'healing'
I dont know if Biden sidestepped versus adding unnecessary commentary. But, regardless, the Democratic Party needs to show a willingness to fight and uphold the law. The Democratic Party is often seen as weak or wishy washy. I dont think that is true but the appearance is often that way. So be willing to take a stronger stance versus nice guy. You can be both at the same time.