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38. LAME "LEADERS"

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Have Schumer and Jefferies forgotten how to hold a press conference? [View all] Chasstev365 7 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 7 hrs ago #1

I agree. Alliepoo 1 hr ago #92

Schumer and Jeffries can't believe what good luck they're having bucolic_frolic 7 hrs ago #2

People are gonna vote for a party led by the "timid". AloeVera 7 hrs ago #6

Yeah, because timidity has been such a triumph for Democrats, all these years. Paladin 6 hrs ago #18

be careful jaymac 5 hrs ago #44

Making themselves a target for MAGA and FauxNoise does nothing bucolic_frolic 2 hrs ago #88

Making themselves a target? Cirsium 1 hr ago #98

I don't think they're exercising sound strategy. Alliepoo 1 hr ago #99

Jeffries voted to approve jared kushners daddy as a diplomat Javaman 5 hrs ago #23

Why did any dem vote for any of TSF's nominees? n/t returnee 4 hrs ago #71

exactly. nt Javaman 4 hrs ago #72

Good question. NT Bozvotros 7 min ago #118

I think you're confusing him with Se. Cory Booker.. people in the House don't vote to approve apointees. LymphocyteLover 19 min ago #111

The Supreme Court's decision to allow unlimited campaign donations and dark money Bozvotros 9 min ago #117

I know that's their strategy but I don't agree with it. yardwork 5 hrs ago #33

If timid was the right strategy, he would never have gotten a Tadpole Raisin 5 hrs ago #43

i think this is milquetoast. Hieronymus Phact 5 hrs ago #46

Yeah, right choie 4 hrs ago #61

True.. agingdem 4 hrs ago #67

Wishful thinking Cirsium 1 hr ago #101

So we are fighting Trump/Republicans with Quietness & Timidity? OK, Got it! Ars Longa 4 hrs ago #69

Agreed. RoseTrellis 3 hrs ago #80

Absurd Cirsium 50 min ago #104

I get it, but... SpankMe 3 hrs ago #83

This is NOT a sound strategy. How about talking about compassion, empathy and pounding on the moral compass? n/t PatrickforB 3 hrs ago #84

I think you forgot the Alliepoo 1 hr ago #93

That is the problem Cirsium 1 hr ago #94

You answered your own question with Soul_of_Wit 1 hr ago #96

The flip side of that line of thought is Dems need to peak in November, not now. bucolic_frolic 1 hr ago #100

Peak? Cirsium 56 min 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 18 min ago #113

There's an old saying SocialDemocrat61 7 hrs ago #3

And, the fact that they are also shooting other people while they are shooting themselves in the foot is okay? OldBaldy1701E 5 hrs ago #24

So what is the solution? SocialDemocrat61 4 hrs ago #73

Obvious Cirsium 42 min ago #108

Can you be more specific? SocialDemocrat61 6 min ago #120

If there are better spokespeople JBTaurus83 5 hrs ago #57

Two different skill sets SocialDemocrat61 4 hrs ago #75

Press the advantage Cirsium 47 min ago #105

How? SocialDemocrat61 7 min ago #119

I think... myohmy2 7 hrs ago #4

And the files.... Have to remember that Epstein was a big Democratic Party supporter and financial guy. LiberalArkie 6 hrs ago #19

Get another job, then. JBTaurus83 5 hrs ago #59

What makes you think those who aren't paying attention JI7 7 hrs ago #5

Nothing Ventured,...... Etc. ColoringFool 5 hrs ago #28

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

Can you give us a recap of today's press conference and your thoughts on it? W_HAMILTON 24 min ago #110

It called"just let him rave and rant" strategy. Ray Bruns 7 hrs ago #8

I think nine years of rope should be sufficient - werdna 6 hrs ago #17

He's in the office because someone's eggs were supposedly to expensive. (Which is bullshit). Ray Bruns 5 hrs ago #48

Yeah, No. More Like A Bungee Cord. ColoringFool 5 hrs ago #30

Yeah choie 4 hrs ago #63

They are keeping all of Bettie 7 hrs ago #9

Or maybe these guys just aren't that smart. Bluetus 1 hr ago #90

I don't know what is up with it all Bettie 1 hr ago #95

"Oh Bullwinkle, that strongly worded letter never works" gay texan 7 hrs ago #10

Fan mail Cirsium 45 min ago #107

Something is very wrong with the Dem leadership right now. Baitball Blogger 7 hrs ago #11

Equal Opportunity Epstein Files? 🤔 🧐 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷‍♀️🤷 ColoringFool 5 hrs ago #31

Fuck speeches, gab13by13 7 hrs ago #12

With things this bad, this dangerous in our country democrank 6 hrs ago #13

DemDUer's with absolute opposite opinions- in the end I sure hope we all pull on the same rope. NoMoreRepugs 6 hrs ago #14

We will angrychair 4 hrs ago #64

No choice Cirsium 19 min ago #112

Yes, every single day! n/t werdna 6 hrs ago #15

They are good back room leaders, not charismatic Johonny 6 hrs ago #16

Gavin. AOC. MIA: Obama, Big Bill, Gore, Dean, HRC..... ColoringFool 5 hrs ago #34

We will win - because victory will come to us in due time - if we pray hard and wait long enough. dalton99a 6 hrs ago #20

I've Been Waiting Since, Oh, 1963. ColoringFool 5 hrs ago #36

Jeffries says God is still on the Throne! JBTaurus83 5 hrs ago #60

Well, God did outlast Hitler and He will outlast Trump. dalton99a 4 hrs ago #62

Fair point JBTaurus83 4 hrs ago #66

Cory Booker Gingermolly 6 hrs ago #21

I think they are waiting. Autumn 6 hrs ago #22

in a time when we are surrounded by madness... Javaman 5 hrs ago #25

Ah, the magic fighting spirit press conference that Americans huddled 'round the TV like in the '60s betsuni 5 hrs ago #26

Well, There WAS That "I Have A Dream" Speech. Plus,... ColoringFool 5 hrs ago #37

Waiting for the "rope" portion of the 'rope-a-dope' program? 🤷‍♀️ littlemissmartypants 5 hrs ago #27

IMO Abstractartist 5 hrs ago #29

I agree. BUT 4bonhoffer 5 hrs ago #32

Then Our Guys Need To Actually CHALLENGE THE MEDIA, DARE THEM TO ... ColoringFool 5 hrs ago #39

Schumer and Jeffries are pussies maliaSmith 5 hrs ago #35

Wrong word. Easterncedar 5 hrs ago #54

LAME "LEADERS" Clouds Passing 5 hrs ago #38

Just what we need. murielm99 5 hrs ago #40

There is a legitimate disagreement Cirsium 12 min ago #114

I don't much care for murielm99 3 min ago #121

Absolutely LittleGirl 5 hrs ago #41

I don't think seeing them wobble around is going to be very inspiring LR3 5 hrs ago #42

There are lots of Dems in both houses who would be much tougher than those two. ratchiweenie 5 hrs ago #45

Should be out there every DAMN DAY, especially Jefferies Joinfortmill 5 hrs ago #47

+1. Seriously. What the fuck are they doing? dalton99a 5 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 5 hrs ago #49

Good grief. 🙄🥱 QueerDuck 5 hrs ago #50

Pot meet kettle Cirsium 11 min ago #115

Oh, really? Tell me more. QueerDuck 9 min ago #116

K&R spanone 5 hrs ago #52

Timid gets us every other election when we should be Tadpole Raisin 5 hrs ago #53

Could not agree more karin_sj 5 hrs ago #55

I'm very proud of we the people JBTaurus83 5 hrs ago #56

Pelosi held regular conferences at least during Covid ALBliberal 5 hrs ago #58

Not a Cuomo fan, but I appreciated his daily pressers during Covid JonAndKatePlusABird 4 hrs ago #68

Same. ALBliberal 3 hrs ago #81

When your enemy is making a mistake, don't interrupt him. hay rick 4 hrs ago #65

Would you feel this same way justaprogressive 4 hrs ago #70

It looks to me like Sun Tzu agrees with me (and himself since I borrowed his point). hay rick 4 hrs ago #77

DURec leftstreet 4 hrs ago #74

So many topics to cover. Unambiguous topics! yellow dahlia 4 hrs ago #76

I think leadership and the consultant class... OneGrassRoot 3 hrs ago #78

Consultant advice so far seems to be silence and prayerful meditation. dalton99a 3 hrs ago #82

Morning rant. TALK IS CHEAP. Show me the action. usonian 3 hrs ago #79

It is sad Quanto Magnus 2 hrs ago #85

If we are to win the midterms Scubamatt 2 hrs ago #86

It's a losing strategy to be quiet and timid danieljsf 2 hrs ago #87

Au contraire , They want to talk about bipartisanship to solve the affordability crisis. flashman13 2 hrs ago #89

Ironic that as Jeffries is giving a press conference right now, no one here is talking about it. W_HAMILTON 1 hr ago #91

"Maybe those that wanted a press conference so badly can start a live thread here now to discuss it?" LudwigPastorius 1 hr ago #97

Hear, hear BaronChocula 31 min ago #109

Two things can be true at once senseandsensibility 1 hr ago #102

Here creeksneakers2 47 min ago #106