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In reply to the discussion: To win, Democrats should chuck their leadership [View all]
W_HAMILTON
(10,138 posts)33. We, the voters, gave them no powder to keep dry.
I don't know where people think the Democratic minority is supposed to be getting all this power from.
Republicans are passing their tax cuts for the rich with a simple majority vote. Same thing when it comes to appointing their judges.
People need to learn more about our system of government and its current precedents BEFORE Election Day so they don't waste their vote/sit out and then act surprised when they realize Democrats don't have much power to stop anything while in the minority.
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Moving faster is certainly in order and with 2026 upon us already, same old same old not helpful.
dutch777
Tuesday
#2
"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
It doesn't put the blame on the Democrats. It puts the hope for a solution on Democrats.
Scrivener7
18 hrs ago
#23
I don't think we are fighting ourselves out loud so much as leadership is fighting us.
Autumn
Tuesday
#21
"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
I guess at least he's moved on from saying the problem is Democratic women aren't hot
EdmondDantes_
Tuesday
#12
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
16 hrs ago
#36
I amend my comment: "we need him to fight REPUBLICANS as much before the election.."
W_HAMILTON
9 hrs ago
#44
yup, Salon, Democracy Now, Ralph Nader, Jill Stein, etc.all worked overtime to bring us where we are today.
lostincalifornia
17 hrs ago
#26
In every critical swing state Hillary lost by less than 1%, while Jill Stein received
lostincalifornia
12 hrs ago
#41
Yes, we're winning. The author can't be bothered with facts or polling on the midterms.
emulatorloo
16 hrs ago
#34
You really think the average voter gives a shit about Schumer and Jeffries or even know's their names?
emulatorloo
16 hrs ago
#32
Did Normal Solomon ever write an autopsy on his failed congressional campaign in a solid blue district?
Quiet Em
16 hrs ago
#35
That is because Ocasio-Cortez and Crocker don't go attacking Democrats and
lostincalifornia
12 hrs ago
#42