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Raven123

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8. Well said. A clear, concise and consistent message is needed. Watch and learn from Bernie

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 11:26 AM

Nov 2025

I am NOT saying Dems should copy him. They MUST recognize and replicate his ability to drive a message that is easy to understand and put the pedal to the metal. I don’t think every Dem needs to be out there at this point. As we get closer to the 2026 Election Day, of course that will change. The rhetorically challenged are not our best assets at this point (Schumer included).

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Okay, I'll go into the lion's den... [View all] OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 OP

Right on Easterncedar Nov 2025 #1

Let me rec and second AKwannabe Nov 2025 #39

The OP is perfectly stated Bluetus Nov 2025 #86

How about we replace Schumer for a start, then move on from there. dem4decades Nov 2025 #2

I received two pieces of marketing mail on Saturday. Frasier Balzov Nov 2025 #4

😂😂😂😂 Well done. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #6

Instead, we're just left with the image shelshaw Nov 2025 #16

Yes. Replacing Schumer has to happen. yellow dahlia Nov 2025 #45

"I don't care if NYC doesn't represent the whole country. The Mamdani template should be used." J_William_Ryan Nov 2025 #3

How about a leader that inspires the base? Can we have that? dem4decades Nov 2025 #7

Here I thought that the Mamdani victory gab13by13 Nov 2025 #13

He didn't win because he was a democratic socialist misanthrope Nov 2025 #87

We should have leaders who truly represent us Grim Chieftain Nov 2025 #42

My idea for leader is Chris van Hollen. yellow dahlia Nov 2025 #49

Great answer, thank you. dem4decades Nov 2025 #50

I understand that is the counter and appreciate the respectful reply. OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #9

How do you think Schumer plays across America? dem4decades Nov 2025 #11

Well, if AOC runs against him, if he runs, gab13by13 Nov 2025 #14

I'm not saying AOC should be the leader either, but someone? dem4decades Nov 2025 #19

I am a strong supporter of Murphy. He is a great communicator. yellow dahlia Nov 2025 #52

Are you asking me? I don't think he inspires confidence in the majority of the base... OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #15

Unrec LearnedHand Nov 2025 #62

Kick! Clouds Passing Nov 2025 #5

Well said. A clear, concise and consistent message is needed. Watch and learn from Bernie Raven123 Nov 2025 #8

Also well said. Thank you. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #10

There was a time when Republicans had no overwhelming power. avebury Nov 2025 #12

I agree with you in principle. The Republicks had their plan, plus........... mjvpi Nov 2025 #33

I like the idea of a daily presser at a specific time. Hope22 Nov 2025 #17

That did work well in Illinois. murielm99 Nov 2025 #20

That's what they pay the dozens of kacekwl Nov 2025 #21

If they don't know how to capitalize on the (essentially free) use of social media... OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #29

The Dems need to publicize it! Hope22 Nov 2025 #23

Social media, especially YouTube... OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #27

Also we can't just be reactive, hoping folks recoil at the GOP so hard they vote Dem Arazi Nov 2025 #18

And yet the orange monster has recently doubled down on his threats to SS and Medicare. Hope22 Nov 2025 #26

i depend on social security and medicare, rampartd Nov 2025 #57

These are all great suggestions FakeNoose Nov 2025 #22

YES! They most certainly are! OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #30

I don't think that it's a matter of being "progressive" other than being a great communicator w/a great message Jbraybarten Nov 2025 #24

Not sure how I feel about that... OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #31

What I'm saying isn't about a progressive or centrist message, but that we need to have good messengers & good messaging Jbraybarten Nov 2025 #37

Yes we do. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #41

yeah Jbraybarten Nov 2025 #58

Thank you OneGrasRoot. Just so you know, Kieth Olbermann, someone who knows something about flashman13 Nov 2025 #25

Agree 100% n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #35

Another perspective Freddie Nov 2025 #28

Be FOR something Wild blueberry Nov 2025 #32

K&R spanone Nov 2025 #34

"Make good trouble." BarbD Nov 2025 #36

Yes - they should be at the microphones KT2000 Nov 2025 #38

This. Thank you. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #40

I agree - Dems need to be in front of the microphone constantly. There are some other great messengers, yellow dahlia Nov 2025 #43

I agree w/everyone you mentioned. We DO have some great people... OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #46

I'm going to start writing (more) letters and encourage them to do just what you said. n/t yellow dahlia Nov 2025 #54

Your 4 cents worth is quite impressive to me. Prairie_Seagull Nov 2025 #44

That's very kind of you, and I agree with your points as well. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #47

A bunch of COPIUM bullshit Mr.WeRP Nov 2025 #48

.... OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #51

If you cared, you would stop trying to justify what the Democrats just did. Mr.WeRP Nov 2025 #53

Two things: H2O Man Nov 2025 #61

I've been fighting the fight for as long if not longer Mr.WeRP Nov 2025 #64

Ah, I see... OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #67

Gracious. H2O Man Nov 2025 #72

Hmmmm.... OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #63

Maybe I misunderstood your post but this part in particular Mr.WeRP Nov 2025 #66

I'm obviously not communicating well (not a new development...lol) OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #68

Ok, I apologize. Clearly did not understand your intent. Mr.WeRP Nov 2025 #69

Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Nov 2025 #73

I think you completely misread what OneGrassRoot is saying. Scrivener7 Nov 2025 #80

Fight JCMach1 Nov 2025 #55

YES ms.pamela Nov 2025 #56

Thank you! H2O Man Nov 2025 #59

... OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #65

Preach it! LearnedHand Nov 2025 #60

"I/WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO FIGURE IT OUT." OldBaldy1701E Nov 2025 #70

We shouldn't have to figure out.. OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #75

Oh, I agree with you. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 2025 #76

Exactly. These programs have been financially supported by the people. Hope22 Nov 2025 #79

I agree totally, BUT... Wednesdays Nov 2025 #71

Say what you will about Cuomo, but during Covid, when no one else was out there Scrivener7 Nov 2025 #78

Yes I do! n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #84

My point is to bypass them... OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #81

Exactly! happy feet Nov 2025 #74

Agree with every point. SO well said! Scrivener7 Nov 2025 #77

They do! Google daily press democrats! Tesha Nov 2025 #82

It's not being done effectively then... OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #83

Love it! Joinfortmill Nov 2025 #85

My 2 cents... Question: Wasn't the Nov 4 landslide win enough to prove that Democrats are doing the work? ancianita Nov 2025 #88

Well, that was unnecessarily condescending AF... OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #89

You take offense where not intended. I hear you. I just offered some factual context to consider. ancianita Nov 2025 #95

I can think of MANY e.g.'s. snot Nov 2025 #96

Hmm... 2naSalit Nov 2025 #90

I agree... OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #91

We don't elect the best and brightest. We elect NewHendoLib Nov 2025 #92

THAT is an excellent point. Thank you. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 2025 #93

Don't know why they haven't been doing this. yardwork Nov 2025 #94