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

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Tue Jan 20, 2026, 09:34 AM

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

Post removed Post removed Tuesday #1

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

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

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

In before the swarm. Scrivener7 Tuesday #3

Me too Bettie Yesterday #24

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

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

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

Disagree JustAnotherGen Tuesday #7

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

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

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

No, they aren't creeksneakers2 19 hrs ago #37

Yeah they are. Your opinion and view is vastly different than what I see. Have a nice day. Autumn 1 hr ago #58

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

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

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

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

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

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

To put it bluntly... hamsterjill Tuesday #17

What specifically do you want them to do? creeksneakers2 19 hrs ago #38

Pick an issue mr715 15 hrs ago #46

Being done. creeksneakers2 10 hrs ago #49

Why are you asking me? hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #47

The question is designed to show the flaw in reasoning. creeksneakers2 9 hrs ago #50

That's absurd. hamsterjill 3 hrs ago #57

Bernie usonian Tuesday #18

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

And we need him to fight as much before the election as he seems to after it! W_HAMILTON 23 hrs ago #36

Behold: betsuni 18 hrs ago #43

I amend my comment: "we need him to fight REPUBLICANS as much before the election.." W_HAMILTON 16 hrs ago #44

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More anti-Democratic Boo1 Tuesday #19

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

They've been keeping it dry and hoarding it Bettie Yesterday #25

We, the voters, gave them no powder to keep dry. W_HAMILTON 23 hrs ago #33

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

Yeah, it's all their fault Mysterian 19 hrs ago #40

In every critical swing state Hillary lost by less than 1%, while Jill Stein received lostincalifornia 19 hrs ago #41

Amen comradebillyboy 23 hrs ago #27

Establishment Democratic leadership LuvLoogie 23 hrs ago #28

Nope creeksneakers2 19 hrs ago #39

Agree, 100%. New Democratic leadership is needed, immediately. Paladin 23 hrs ago #29

That's not going to happen, so now what? themaguffin 23 hrs ago #30

Except we've been winning. W_HAMILTON 23 hrs ago #31

Yes, we're winning. The author can't be bothered with facts or polling on the midterms. emulatorloo 23 hrs ago #34

I agree LetMyPeopleVote 9 hrs ago #51

You really think the average voter gives a shit about Schumer and Jeffries or even know's their names? emulatorloo 23 hrs ago #32

Most voters don't watch news all day SocialDemocrat61 15 hrs ago #45

Did Normal Solomon ever write an autopsy on his failed congressional campaign in a solid blue district? Quiet Em 23 hrs ago #35

That is because Ocasio-Cortez and Crocker don't go attacking Democrats and lostincalifornia 19 hrs ago #42

I am also curious about this LetMyPeopleVote 9 hrs ago #52

Oh, did I miss the wailing and rending of garments? MorbidButterflyTat 14 hrs ago #48

Strongly worded headlines rile up the pseudo-revolutionaries fighting alongside radical right-wingers against Democrats, betsuni 8 hrs ago #56

I'd rather we Chuck people like Norman Solomon. johnp3907 9 hrs ago #53

brilliant. Notice how this writer is talking to Democrats like they're a stranger to the party? bigtree 8 hrs ago #54