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10. "Oh Bullwinkle, that strongly worded letter never works"

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Have Schumer and Jefferies forgotten how to hold a press conference? [View all] Chasstev365 9 hrs ago OP

Whatever they ARE doing, it's not enough. It's ridiculous they aren't capitalizing on this moment of abject madness by LymphocyteLover 9 hrs ago #1

I agree. Alliepoo 2 hrs ago #92

Schumer and Jeffries can't believe what good luck they're having bucolic_frolic 9 hrs ago #2

People are gonna vote for a party led by the "timid". AloeVera 8 hrs ago #6

Yeah, because timidity has been such a triumph for Democrats, all these years. Paladin 8 hrs ago #18

Post removed Post removed 6 hrs ago #44

Making themselves a target for MAGA and FauxNoise does nothing bucolic_frolic 3 hrs ago #88

Making themselves a target? Cirsium 2 hrs ago #98

I don't think they're exercising sound strategy. Alliepoo 2 hrs ago #99

Jeffries voted to approve jared kushners daddy as a diplomat Javaman 7 hrs ago #23

Why did any dem vote for any of TSF's nominees? n/t returnee 5 hrs ago #71

exactly. nt Javaman 5 hrs ago #72

Good question. NT Bozvotros 1 hr ago #118

I think you're confusing him with Se. Cory Booker.. people in the House don't vote to approve apointees. LymphocyteLover 1 hr ago #111

THANK YOU. maxsolomon 1 hr ago #124

The Supreme Court's decision to allow unlimited campaign donations and dark money Bozvotros 1 hr ago #117

No, Hakeem Jeffries did not vote to confirm Kushner as ambassador to France. lapucelle 46 min ago #125

I know that's their strategy but I don't agree with it. yardwork 7 hrs ago #33

If timid was the right strategy, he would never have gotten a Tadpole Raisin 6 hrs ago #43

i think this is milquetoast. Hieronymus Phact 6 hrs ago #46

Yeah, right choie 6 hrs ago #61

True.. agingdem 6 hrs ago #67

Wishful thinking Cirsium 2 hrs ago #101

So we are fighting Trump/Republicans with Quietness & Timidity? OK, Got it! Ars Longa 5 hrs ago #69

Agreed. RoseTrellis 5 hrs ago #80

Absurd Cirsium 2 hrs ago #104

I get it, but... SpankMe 4 hrs ago #83

This is NOT a sound strategy. How about talking about compassion, empathy and pounding on the moral compass? n/t PatrickforB 4 hrs ago #84

I think you forgot the Alliepoo 2 hrs ago #93

That is the problem Cirsium 2 hrs ago #94

You answered your own question with Soul_of_Wit 2 hrs ago #96

The flip side of that line of thought is Dems need to peak in November, not now. bucolic_frolic 2 hrs ago #100

Peak? Cirsium 2 hrs ago #103

Yes, I'm sure that's what they are doing but as others here have pointed out, that safe strategy is not enough for our LymphocyteLover 1 hr ago #113

Because that strategy was SO successful in 2024 . . . markpkessinger 1 hr ago #123

There's an old saying SocialDemocrat61 8 hrs ago #3

And, the fact that they are also shooting other people while they are shooting themselves in the foot is okay? OldBaldy1701E 7 hrs ago #24

So what is the solution? SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #73

Obvious Cirsium 2 hrs ago #108

Can you be more specific? SocialDemocrat61 1 hr ago #120

If there are better spokespeople JBTaurus83 6 hrs ago #57

Two different skill sets SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #75

Press the advantage Cirsium 2 hrs ago #105

How? SocialDemocrat61 1 hr ago #119

I think... myohmy2 8 hrs ago #4

And the files.... Have to remember that Epstein was a big Democratic Party supporter and financial guy. LiberalArkie 8 hrs ago #19

Get another job, then. JBTaurus83 6 hrs ago #59

What makes you think those who aren't paying attention JI7 8 hrs ago #5

Nothing Ventured,...... Etc. ColoringFool 7 hrs ago #28

You're gonna get scolded for your lack of faith Orrex 8 hrs ago #7

Can you give us a recap of today's press conference and your thoughts on it? W_HAMILTON 1 hr ago #110

It called"just let him rave and rant" strategy. Ray Bruns 8 hrs ago #8

I think nine years of rope should be sufficient - werdna 8 hrs ago #17

He's in the office because someone's eggs were supposedly to expensive. (Which is bullshit). Ray Bruns 6 hrs ago #48

Yeah, No. More Like A Bungee Cord. ColoringFool 7 hrs ago #30

Yeah choie 6 hrs ago #63

They are keeping all of Bettie 8 hrs ago #9

Or maybe these guys just aren't that smart. Bluetus 3 hrs ago #90

I don't know what is up with it all Bettie 2 hrs ago #95

"Oh Bullwinkle, that strongly worded letter never works" gay texan 8 hrs ago #10

Fan mail Cirsium 2 hrs ago #107

Something is very wrong with the Dem leadership right now. Baitball Blogger 8 hrs ago #11

Equal Opportunity Epstein Files? 🤔 🧐 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷‍♀️🤷 ColoringFool 7 hrs ago #31

Fuck speeches, gab13by13 8 hrs ago #12

With things this bad, this dangerous in our country democrank 8 hrs ago #13

DemDUer's with absolute opposite opinions- in the end I sure hope we all pull on the same rope. NoMoreRepugs 8 hrs ago #14

We will angrychair 6 hrs ago #64

No choice Cirsium 1 hr ago #112

Yes, every single day! n/t werdna 8 hrs ago #15

They are good back room leaders, not charismatic Johonny 8 hrs ago #16

Gavin. AOC. MIA: Obama, Big Bill, Gore, Dean, HRC..... ColoringFool 7 hrs ago #34

We will win - because victory will come to us in due time - if we pray hard and wait long enough. dalton99a 7 hrs ago #20

I've Been Waiting Since, Oh, 1963. ColoringFool 7 hrs ago #36

Jeffries says God is still on the Throne! JBTaurus83 6 hrs ago #60

Well, God did outlast Hitler and He will outlast Trump. dalton99a 6 hrs ago #62

Fair point JBTaurus83 6 hrs ago #66

Cory Booker Gingermolly 7 hrs ago #21

I think they are waiting. Autumn 7 hrs ago #22

in a time when we are surrounded by madness... Javaman 7 hrs ago #25

Ah, the magic fighting spirit press conference that Americans huddled 'round the TV like in the '60s betsuni 7 hrs ago #26

Well, There WAS That "I Have A Dream" Speech. Plus,... ColoringFool 7 hrs ago #37

Waiting for the "rope" portion of the 'rope-a-dope' program? 🤷‍♀️ littlemissmartypants 7 hrs ago #27

IMO Abstractartist 7 hrs ago #29

I agree. BUT 4bonhoffer 7 hrs ago #32

Then Our Guys Need To Actually CHALLENGE THE MEDIA, DARE THEM TO ... ColoringFool 7 hrs ago #39

Schumer and Jeffries are pussies maliaSmith 7 hrs ago #35

Wrong word. Easterncedar 6 hrs ago #54

LAME "LEADERS" Clouds Passing 7 hrs ago #38

Just what we need. murielm99 6 hrs ago #40

There is a legitimate disagreement Cirsium 1 hr ago #114

I don't much care for murielm99 1 hr ago #121

Absolutely LittleGirl 6 hrs ago #41

I don't think seeing them wobble around is going to be very inspiring LR3 6 hrs ago #42

There are lots of Dems in both houses who would be much tougher than those two. ratchiweenie 6 hrs ago #45

Should be out there every DAMN DAY, especially Jefferies Joinfortmill 6 hrs ago #47

+1. Seriously. What the fuck are they doing? dalton99a 6 hrs ago #51

Think they will slowly ramp up as we get into Spring. Citizens attention span is as long as a hummingbirds wing flap n/t Cheezoholic 6 hrs ago #49

Good grief. 🙄🥱 QueerDuck 6 hrs ago #50

Pot meet kettle Cirsium 1 hr ago #115

Oh, really? Tell me more. QueerDuck 1 hr ago #116

K&R spanone 6 hrs ago #52

Timid gets us every other election when we should be Tadpole Raisin 6 hrs ago #53

Could not agree more karin_sj 6 hrs ago #55

I'm very proud of we the people JBTaurus83 6 hrs ago #56

Pelosi held regular conferences at least during Covid ALBliberal 6 hrs ago #58

Not a Cuomo fan, but I appreciated his daily pressers during Covid JonAndKatePlusABird 6 hrs ago #68

Same. ALBliberal 5 hrs ago #81

When your enemy is making a mistake, don't interrupt him. hay rick 6 hrs ago #65

Would you feel this same way justaprogressive 5 hrs ago #70

It looks to me like Sun Tzu agrees with me (and himself since I borrowed his point). hay rick 5 hrs ago #77

DURec leftstreet 5 hrs ago #74

So many topics to cover. Unambiguous topics! yellow dahlia 5 hrs ago #76

I think leadership and the consultant class... OneGrassRoot 5 hrs ago #78

Consultant advice so far seems to be silence and prayerful meditation. dalton99a 4 hrs ago #82

Morning rant. TALK IS CHEAP. Show me the action. usonian 5 hrs ago #79

It is sad Quanto Magnus 4 hrs ago #85

If we are to win the midterms Scubamatt 4 hrs ago #86

It's a losing strategy to be quiet and timid danieljsf 3 hrs ago #87

Au contraire , They want to talk about bipartisanship to solve the affordability crisis. flashman13 3 hrs ago #89

Ironic that as Jeffries is giving a press conference right now, no one here is talking about it. W_HAMILTON 3 hrs ago #91

"Maybe those that wanted a press conference so badly can start a live thread here now to discuss it?" LudwigPastorius 2 hrs ago #97

Hear, hear BaronChocula 1 hr ago #109

Two things can be true at once senseandsensibility 2 hrs ago #102

Here creeksneakers2 2 hrs ago #106

Probably keeping their powder dry. malthaussen 1 hr ago #122

that's why we are not in power. trump would have been spouting crap and lies, but he samsingh 46 min ago #126