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36. I ask the same question...ad nauseum.

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A simple question: Who is the leader of the Democratic Party? Who is leading the opposition to this nightmare? [View all] Doodley Mar 2025 OP

AOC and Bernie, though he's not specifically a member. NoRethugFriends Mar 2025 #1

And Jasmine Crockett is a fighter too! ananda Mar 2025 #6

Don't think we have a true leader right now, but better find one soon. Silent Type Mar 2025 #2

Or maybe this is the perfect time to encourage and nurture many leaders. enough Mar 2025 #30

Jon Ossoff Dorian Gray Mar 2025 #33

ABSOLUTELY! I want to see his name on a national ticket someday! usaf-vet Mar 2025 #80

Yes - all hands on deck. yellow dahlia Mar 2025 #35

Yes, many leaders. Especially local leaders. We the people. Trust_Reality Mar 2025 #78

Put someone forward and I'll help carry them on my shoulders. Frasier Balzov Mar 2025 #3

Well it sure ain't Schumer. He never should've voted for the CR. brush Mar 2025 #4

"The midterm elections..." nt EarthFirst Mar 2025 #5

Are you certain sure that there will be free, fair, & unrigged midterms? I'm not. n/t elocs Mar 2025 #22

I ask the same question...ad nauseum. yellow dahlia Mar 2025 #36

In the 60's Nonnia Bisnez Mar 2025 #7

AOC, Bernie, Pete Buttigieg, Jasmine Crockett, Walz pinkstarburst Mar 2025 #8

Add Eric Swalwell to this list! He's as awesome as the rest of them! Include Jon Ossoff as well. n/t Greybnk48 Mar 2025 #75

I really like Eric Swalwell too! pinkstarburst Mar 2025 #82

God or a reasonable facsimile thereof dalton99a Mar 2025 #9

Harris is certainly MIA madville Mar 2025 #10

Though just this morning, I got an email from her asking for $5 for the DNC. Alice B. Mar 2025 #13

She's not in office and he's Minnesota Gov still Dorian Gray Mar 2025 #34

I think the opposite madville Mar 2025 #37

She's got the time Dorian Gray Mar 2025 #47

I hate to say this, but she's probably been told to stay silent. yardwork Mar 2025 #67

I think Rebl2 Mar 2025 #77

There isn't one -- there are many. W_HAMILTON Mar 2025 #11

Justin Trudeau LessAspin Mar 2025 #12

lol 😁 Meowmee Mar 2025 #50

I see what you did there. /nt thought crime Mar 2025 #53

I hope it's someone other than Schumer. Emile Mar 2025 #14

An Aussie academic asked the same thing recently canetoad Mar 2025 #15

We don't have a parliamentary system - we're never going to have anything like "the alternative Prime Minister". Midwestern Democrat Mar 2025 #43

Why not? canetoad Mar 2025 #45

100% Doodley Mar 2025 #64

We need a leader more than ever. We need a voice that will be heard, that will not be drowned out by Trump's domination Doodley Mar 2025 #63

What do you need a specific leader for ? JI7 Mar 2025 #16

You do realize that Democrats are polling worse than Republicans? Voters want leadership. Doodley Mar 2025 #24

because Dems are always expected to clean up repuke mess Skittles Mar 2025 #44

The effort needs to be coordinated. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #29

I can't see that happening . We have never been able to do that JI7 Mar 2025 #38

We have never been on the brink of losing our Democracy either. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #46

We most definitely HAVE done that with one person leading DFW Mar 2025 #55

Agreed. JohnnyLib2 Mar 2025 #32

When Trump is still polling 47.8 (RCP average) we should know that we aren't getting through to voters. A strong leader Doodley Mar 2025 #65

The Democratic Party is a very diverse big tent, it's America, the American people. betsuni Mar 2025 #17

This isn't the time for passivity. Leadership has never been more important than right now. Doodley Mar 2025 #27

I don't see passivity. I do see passive-aggressive yelling rallies praised as doing something but betsuni Mar 2025 #39

It's about communicating what is happening to America, about being heard. Most people still haven't got a clue what Doodley Mar 2025 #66

Except. It was the same ole laundry list yelling Ninga Mar 2025 #76

Yes, the people should. I'm talking about leaders getting their followers worked up against the Democratic Party betsuni Mar 2025 #79

Democrats: We're like herding cats. We are great at whining though. elocs Mar 2025 #28

Our country is being destroyed and Trump is polling way better than Democrats. We need to be organized. We may only Doodley Mar 2025 #68

We the people. boston bean Mar 2025 #18

Nobody ☺️ In It to Win It Mar 2025 #19

Tim Walz mainer Mar 2025 #20

"I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat". Will Rogers n/t elocs Mar 2025 #21

We had better get organized to make a strong case against what is happening to our nation. Doodley Mar 2025 #25

Bernie (I), AOC, and Tim Walz are high visibility. usonian Mar 2025 #23

I agree. They are really stepping up and showing leadership. Doodley Mar 2025 #69

My senator Wyden from Oregon is fighting Tree Lady Mar 2025 #26

There's almost never a leader qazplm135 Mar 2025 #31

Dems really got one in 2005. DFW Mar 2025 #56

He certainly helped the party qazplm135 Mar 2025 #57

I feel otherwise DFW Mar 2025 #58

Again he helped the party qazplm135 Mar 2025 #62

The most important thing is to have somebody who the media will give airtime to, who can effectively communicate to Doodley Mar 2025 #70

Sanders is NOT a Democrat! If this is the best we can do then we really are in trouble question everything Mar 2025 #40

He's literally out there encouraging people to run as independents, rather than as Dems... PunkinPi Mar 2025 #59

And the days when everyone gathered around the radio or TV and heard/saw the same thing are over. betsuni Mar 2025 #41

Who did you vote for to be Party Leader? Kaleva Mar 2025 #42

Bernie, AOC and Tim Walz are out there kicking ass damn near everyday. nt Autumn Mar 2025 #48

Chris Murphy has been vocal and has been presenting a vision for the future andym Mar 2025 #49

That's the thing about Democrats. We are slow to embrace a single leader. TomSlick Mar 2025 #51

My representatives that I voted for stillcool Mar 2025 #52

Still very much undecided Mountainguy Mar 2025 #54

Well, you could STOP LOOKING FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO LEAD maxrandb Mar 2025 #60

Trump has 47.8% support (RCP average). What does that tell you about our ability to communicate with the publc? Doodley Mar 2025 #71

It tells me NOTHING! maxrandb Mar 2025 #74

We have too many factions ecstatic Mar 2025 #61

leadership is about action, not position. These are excellent speakers. Doodley Mar 2025 #73

Lee M Mercer. madinmaryland Mar 2025 #72

I don't follow "leaders". But, I will usually support the candidates who I consider the most decent and humane. Ping Tung Mar 2025 #81