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In reply to the discussion: I am seeing a lot of resentment today directed at [View all]Arazi
(8,682 posts)84. Right there with you
Those of us in the office this afternoon were stunned and not in a good way
The past few weeks have been super difficult to navigate with cold calling/knocking.
Now we all feel like idiots, played by the big donors. Not only that but this isnt going to be as easy as people think - the fight to bring out new candidates is going to be very difficult. Im not looking forward to being a front person for that.
Ever.
Ever again?
Not sure.
Like you though, I erased my name off the volunteer signups for this coming week. I cant even begin to formulate a dialogue with people here let alone have a persuasive response to strangers who will justifiably point to big $$$ pushing out our candidate. Im out for now
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Will we beat Trump though...if we have an open convention, I don't think we will...more angry voters.
Demsrule86
Jul 2024
#91
She needs to be the nominee before the convention...to many Democrats have favorites and think we are having some
Demsrule86
Jul 2024
#95
You might be unconsciously influenced by what happened to Drumphf. This graphic is based on the Original Obama Hope
electric_blue68
Jul 2024
#101
The statements from politicians saying the President should withdraw from the race
Desert grandma
Jul 2024
#53
They have more information than we do and they know what they're doing....
Chakaconcarne
Jul 2024
#135
November? Pshaw. Wait until you see the battleground state polls next week
Prairie Gates
Jul 2024
#73
Yeah, clearly it's not good so many are trashing good solid Democrats like Schiff for what has happened.
honest.abe
Jul 2024
#18
Precisely.... many here seem to have completely forgotten Schiffs role in the TSF trials and his service so far...
Chakaconcarne
Jul 2024
#134
Nah... Right is Right and Wrong is Wrong and what they did to President Biden was WRONG!
MichDem10
Jul 2024
#37
If those mentioned can't take the heat, they shouldn't have started the fire.
LakeArenal
Jul 2024
#39
I suspect the initial discussions were private. But it quickly escalated. I'm looking forward, and
Silent Type
Jul 2024
#83
I had to laugh in recognition at the "I can't tell if I"m despondent or apathetic right now."
Bongo Prophet
Jul 2024
#111
I'll vote for the nominee...but I extremely resentful. And if we lose I will be even more resentful
Demsrule86
Jul 2024
#88
Joe did the right thing and so did the people that had the courage to tell him the truth
johnnyplankton
Jul 2024
#99
Well, I certainly freaked out the other day. This has been a very tense time because
PatrickforB
Jul 2024
#107