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Scrivener7

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11. I totally agree with you about concrete action, but there IS purpose to the poll numbers and I am watching them.
Sat Apr 26, 2025, 06:47 AM
Apr 2025

Mump only has the power he has because the republicans in Congress are not opposing him. If he becomes unpopular enough, if enough people in red states start saying, "Oh, shit, this is hurting ME!" the money people will stop backing the reps, and Congress will start voting against him.

As far as concrete action, don't let anyone tell you there's nothing we can do. Here are two lists of things we could do today, but are not doing.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20246371
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220104953

Directing public opinion, dominating the news cycles, are important parts of this. It's something we suck at, and we need more negative messaging on the administration, not less.

Also, 3..2..1.. till some brain trust says, "What are YOU doing," thereby proving they didn't read and have no concept of what we're up against here.

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"...how do poll numbers mean ANYTHING in our current situation?" J_William_Ryan Apr 2025 #1
An unpopular Trump regime WILL benefit Democrats in the midterms Jack Valentino Apr 2025 #3
A drop in public support means a lot. It's comforting to know others are seeing what we are seeing, that others regret Doodley Apr 2025 #2
Polls don't help to GOTV, that's the important part. multigraincracker Apr 2025 #4
It's hard to overthrow the constitution LostOne4Ever Apr 2025 #5
If he were that unpopular, the Congress would suddenly grow a backbone and he would be removed patricia92243 Apr 2025 #6
They are cowards and not very bright Keepthesoulalive Apr 2025 #7
The Repugs are beginnng to sense real fear and can no longer inhale his fecal debris. GreenWave Apr 2025 #9
Thank you for this astute comment... OhioBack2Blue Apr 2025 #12
People are hoping we still live in a democracy. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #8
It serves the purpose of reminding us that a significant number of our fellow Americans are totally batshoot freakin' artemisia1 Apr 2025 #10
I totally agree with you about concrete action, but there IS purpose to the poll numbers and I am watching them. Scrivener7 Apr 2025 #11
Maddow Blog-As his approval rating sinks, Trump wants investigations into pollsters LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #13
Not so much pointless frenzy as just tracking opinion. Torchlight Apr 2025 #14
Blue Storm Surge 2026 if Democrats tie the enabler Republicons to his policies, especially tariff taxes Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #15
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