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NewHendoLib

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92. We don't elect the best and brightest. We elect

Tue Nov 11, 2025, 08:45 AM

Nov 2025

Those that can afford it, or get funding, or rise above the noise with messaging - which can often not be the one we need.

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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