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dutch777

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2. Moving faster is certainly in order and with 2026 upon us already, same old same old not helpful.

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 09:02 AM

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Hidebound is certainly an apt description. Keep hoping the DNC will do something but suspect the powers that be there are of the same ilk as the more front and center leaders we worry and complain about.

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To win, Democrats should chuck their leadership [View all] Mr. Sparkle Yesterday OP

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Moving faster is certainly in order and with 2026 upon us already, same old same old not helpful. dutch777 Yesterday #2

Dem House and Senate leadership operate like they have Ars Longa Yesterday #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Ars Longa Yesterday #15

In before the swarm. Scrivener7 Yesterday #3

Me too Bettie 10 hrs ago #24

Don't worry, they won't BeyondGeography Yesterday #4

"No," said Gallego. "And I've been very clear. He is a madman. He is insane. He's only thinking about himself." ratchiweenie Yesterday #5

To put it mildly, they are not the right leaders for the moment. n/t demmiblue Yesterday #6

Disagree JustAnotherGen Yesterday #7

It doesn't put the blame on the Democrats. It puts the hope for a solution on Democrats. Scrivener7 11 hrs ago #23

What we need is to stop fighting ourselves oiut loud. bluestarone Yesterday #8

I don't think we are fighting ourselves out loud so much as leadership is fighting us. Autumn Yesterday #21

No, they aren't creeksneakers2 5 hrs ago #37

"It is easier to find people fit to govern themselves than people fit to govern others". Lord Acton Ping Tung Yesterday #9

Meh. We need leaders who are studious and prayerful and who prefer to make speeches to an empty chamber dalton99a Yesterday #10

Scary thought that must be weighed. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #11

I guess at least he's moved on from saying the problem is Democratic women aren't hot EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #12

Chuck's had 10 years to prove his theory. FAIL leftstreet Yesterday #13

"But We Will Win Because Victory Will Come To Us In Due Time" dalton99a Yesterday #16

To put it bluntly... hamsterjill Yesterday #17

What specifically do you want them to do? creeksneakers2 5 hrs ago #38

Pick an issue mr715 2 hrs ago #46

Why are you asking me? hamsterjill 2 hrs ago #47

Bernie usonian Yesterday #18

I don't know why people here mock strongly worded letters. Politicians communicate this way. Thanks, Bernie! betsuni Yesterday #20

And we need him to fight as much before the election as he seems to after it! W_HAMILTON 9 hrs ago #36

Behold: betsuni 4 hrs ago #43

I amend my comment: "we need him to fight REPUBLICANS as much before the election.." W_HAMILTON 3 hrs ago #44

More anti-Democratic Boo1 Yesterday #19

Democratic Party leaders seem to be keeping their powder dry. Autumn Yesterday #22

They've been keeping it dry and hoarding it Bettie 10 hrs ago #25

We, the voters, gave them no powder to keep dry. W_HAMILTON 9 hrs ago #33

yup, Salon, Democracy Now, Ralph Nader, Jill Stein, etc.all worked overtime to bring us where we are today. lostincalifornia 10 hrs ago #26

Yeah, it's all their fault Mysterian 5 hrs ago #40

In every critical swing state Hillary lost by less than 1%, while Jill Stein received lostincalifornia 5 hrs ago #41

Amen comradebillyboy 10 hrs ago #27

Establishment Democratic leadership LuvLoogie 10 hrs ago #28

Nope creeksneakers2 5 hrs ago #39

Agree, 100%. New Democratic leadership is needed, immediately. Paladin 9 hrs ago #29

That's not going to happen, so now what? themaguffin 9 hrs ago #30

Except we've been winning. W_HAMILTON 9 hrs ago #31

Yes, we're winning. The author can't be bothered with facts or polling on the midterms. emulatorloo 9 hrs ago #34

You really think the average voter gives a shit about Schumer and Jeffries or even know's their names? emulatorloo 9 hrs ago #32

Most voters don't watch news all day SocialDemocrat61 2 hrs ago #45

Did Normal Solomon ever write an autopsy on his failed congressional campaign in a solid blue district? Quiet Em 9 hrs ago #35

That is because Ocasio-Cortez and Crocker don't go attacking Democrats and lostincalifornia 5 hrs ago #42

Oh, did I miss the wailing and rending of garments? MorbidButterflyTat 38 min ago #48