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ShazzieB

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25. Also Jamie Raskin, Eric Swalwell, and many others

Sun Jan 18, 2026, 02:31 PM

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Many Democrats have been speaking out. Perhaps a more coordinated communication strategy might help, but I get tired of seeing Democrats accused of doing nothing.

As for the midterms, the campaigning for those is barely getting started, with most candidates concentrating on winning their party's nomination and focusing on those they are running against in their respective primaries. Once everyone knows who's running for which party, things will heat up as Democrats start going after their opponents in the general election and vice versa. I'm hopeful that as time goes on, we will start to see a lot more examples of Democratic candidates going after their Republicans opponents based on issues like affordability and how the GOP is sitting idly by while Schlump destroys the country. At least I sure hope so!

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Why can't Democrats just say it: [View all] Chasstev365 Sunday OP

They can do that. Just saying the GOP is standing in the way of better healthcare, affordability & stability works too. dutch777 Sunday #1

There is so much low hanging fruit that we are not picking. The messaging Scrivener7 Sunday #2

I stand boggled with you, S7. yellow dahlia Sunday #39

Maybe they'll suggest Republicans wear body cams n/t leftstreet Sunday #3

Jason Crow said it, gab13by13 Sunday #4

I don't think we can wait that long. Jan 2027 if a new Congress is seated. paleotn Sunday #12

That Alaska airborn unit's planned deployment to Minnesota is not actually for Minnesota. Scrivener7 Monday #56

Again, we are waiting on something that may not happen. hamsterjill Sunday #20

Post removed Post removed Monday #44

I believe taking a stand now and fighting them Hey Joe Monday #51

No, NO!! We must focus on the Abundance Agenda, because that's what our consultants said!!! hatrack Sunday #5

I guess Hakeem Jefferies, Mark Kelly, Elissa Slotkin, AOC, et al. didn't get the memo? paleotn Sunday #11

Also Jamie Raskin, Eric Swalwell, and many others ShazzieB Sunday #25

I get tired of that particular Dem bashing line too BaronChocula Sunday #37

Evidently one can be a "supporter" giving "constructive criticism" by lying about what Democrats do/say and do not. betsuni Monday #54

You mean the Elissa Slotkin choie Monday #52

We do Democrats always have to present a positive message and agenda that the corporate media ignores? Chasstev365 Sunday #16

Fire all the consultants. yellow dahlia Sunday #40

I'm a Democrat and I'm saying, as are you too, I assume. Some elected Dems are saying it too-- like Jasmine Crockett! LymphocyteLover Sunday #6

Sometimes Katcat Sunday #7

Really no downside to much these days. paleotn Sunday #8

Coloring within the lines for decorum's sake only guarantees Democrats march in an orderly fashion to the camps. Efilroft Sul Sunday #9

We say that all the time creeksneakers2 Sunday #10

Schumer: "The bottom line is, Senate Republicans continually fall in line behind Donald Trump, no matter how reckless, betsuni Sunday #13

You can be a supporter choie Monday #53

Why don't Democrats use some random phrasing that came out of your head? Gee, I don't know? tritsofme Sunday #14

Reread my original post: You missed my point entirely Chasstev365 Sunday #17

It's just not true. Democrats denounce Republicans for falling behind Trump all the time. tritsofme Sunday #19

Yes, it's not true. Gaslights make it pretty dim in here. betsuni Sunday #30

Yes - the problem with the Republican party is REPUBLICANS, not just Trump. Beartracks Sunday #15

RULES ONLY APPLY TO DEMS, RIGHT? Exp Sunday #18

ANY MEANS NECESSARY czarjak Sunday #21

Doesn't seem very productive. mdbl Sunday #22

Like the LEO's are afraid of breaking a nail single-handedly apprehending a person, I think our Democratic leaders are LiberalArkie Sunday #23

Almost half the country still support Trump!!! kirby Sunday #24

That's what my husband keeps saying Tree Lady Sunday #41

A lot of media make sure many still support him. They hide the truth of his mental illness so they have 'access' Attilatheblond Monday #45

Dems are channeling Merrick Garland Tetrachloride Sunday #26

I was listening to a pod-caster video Dan Sunday #27

"This Pod-caster advocated for a third party..." MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #35

Don't remember Dan Sunday #36

The Democratic Party has historically been the larger of two parties Warpy Sunday #28

I am hearing dems say a lot and the press ignores them. I have heard great speeches in congress. But, people keep mucifer Sunday #29

I've been wondering what has happened to Princess. She used to be able to rein in Daddy Dearest a bit and surely Vinca Sunday #31

She won't do anything to slow the money boats docking at her shore. Attilatheblond Monday #46

They are saying it MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #32

These "Why don't Democrats stop Republicans?" whines are boring. A milquetoast bash. betsuni Monday #49

We need someone to write a strongly worded letter. doc03 Sunday #33

Democrats have said things like that and more but I am wondering JI7 Sunday #34

Democrats like us have been saying that for more than a decade. So has the Democratic minority in the Senate and the Martin68 Sunday #38

It's why.... RetiredParatrooper Monday #42

Just three things. usonian Monday #43

a great question samsingh Monday #47

Some are. barbtries Monday #48

Chris Murphy should be the Senate minority leader. Scrivener7 Monday #55

Not a chance of that until the next Congress. maxsolomon Monday #58

Yeah, I know. Scrivener7 Monday #59

I was pretty bad at math and don't get the New Division Torchlight Monday #50

They are saying it. maxsolomon Monday #57