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choie

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61. Yeah, right

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 10:13 AM

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And we thought Kamala was going to win in 2024. No way should the Dems sit on their asses and do nothing, unless you want the same thing to happen in 2026.

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

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

I agree. Alliepoo Yesterday #92

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

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

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

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #44

They're still "keeping the powder dry". Still. FoxNewsSucks 20 hrs ago #168

Making themselves a target for MAGA and FauxNoise does nothing bucolic_frolic Yesterday #88

Making themselves a target? Cirsium Yesterday #98

I don't think they're exercising sound strategy. Alliepoo Yesterday #99

This message was self-deleted by its author Javaman Yesterday #23

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

exactly. nt Javaman Yesterday #72

Good question. NT Bozvotros Yesterday #118

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

THANK YOU. maxsolomon Yesterday #124

I stand corrected. I will pull my thread. :) nt Javaman Yesterday #137

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

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

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

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

i think this is milquetoast. Hieronymus Phact Yesterday #46

Yeah, right choie Yesterday #61

True.. agingdem Yesterday #67

Wishful thinking Cirsium Yesterday #101

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

Agreed. RoseTrellis Yesterday #80

Absurd Cirsium Yesterday #104

I get it, but... SpankMe Yesterday #83

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

I think you forgot the Alliepoo Yesterday #93

That is the problem Cirsium Yesterday #94

You answered your own question with Soul_of_Wit Yesterday #96

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

Peak? Cirsium Yesterday #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 Yesterday #113

Because that strategy was SO successful in 2024 . . . markpkessinger Yesterday #123

I agree with this, however oldmanlynn 17 hrs ago #176

There's an old saying SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #3

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

So what is the solution? SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #73

Obvious Cirsium Yesterday #108

Can you be more specific? SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #120

About what? Cirsium Yesterday #141

About stopping Trump and republicans SocialDemocrat61 23 hrs ago #143

The sea lion is here. Scrivener7 22 hrs ago #150

If there are better spokespeople JBTaurus83 Yesterday #57

Two different skill sets SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #75

Press the advantage Cirsium Yesterday #105

How? SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #119

LOL Cirsium 22 hrs ago #156

How do they press the advantage? SocialDemocrat61 22 hrs ago #157

Addressed elsewhere Cirsium 21 hrs ago #161

Where? SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #163

Why? Cirsium 17 hrs ago #178

Because you said above SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #180

What's the old saying for when they're murdering Americans with impunity? Scrivener7 Yesterday #127

They are not shooting anyone in the foot. They are shooting people in the eye and in the face. Autumn Yesterday #130

And what is your solution? SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #132

What is yours? Please be specific. Scrivener7 Yesterday #134

Nice deflection SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #135

Can I solve this? What kind of moronic question is that? Of course I can't. Scrivener7 Yesterday #140

Maybe because every suggestion is to blame democrats SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #142

Every single suggestion. Every single time. Scrivener7 23 hrs ago #144

And what are they? SocialDemocrat61 23 hrs ago #145

'When your enemy is shooting themself in the foot, let them and don't get in the way'. Rigpa108 16 hrs ago #179

So what should they be doing? SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #181

I think... myohmy2 Yesterday #4

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

Get another job, then. JBTaurus83 Yesterday #59

What makes you think those who aren't paying attention JI7 Yesterday #5

Nothing Ventured,...... Etc. ColoringFool Yesterday #28

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

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

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

I think nine years of rope should be sufficient - werdna Yesterday #17

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

Yeah, No. More Like A Bungee Cord. ColoringFool Yesterday #30

Yeah choie Yesterday #63

They are keeping all of Bettie Yesterday #9

Or maybe these guys just aren't that smart. Bluetus Yesterday #90

I don't know what is up with it all Bettie Yesterday #95

Citizen's United isn't just for Republicans Bluetus Yesterday #133

Exactly correct Bettie 22 hrs ago #147

"Oh Bullwinkle, that strongly worded letter never works" gay texan Yesterday #10

Fan mail Cirsium Yesterday #107

Something is very wrong with the Dem leadership right now. Baitball Blogger Yesterday #11

Equal Opportunity Epstein Files? 🤔 🧐 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷‍♀️🤷 ColoringFool Yesterday #31

Fuck speeches, gab13by13 Yesterday #12

With things this bad, this dangerous in our country democrank Yesterday #13

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

We will angrychair Yesterday #64

No choice Cirsium Yesterday #112

Yes, every single day! n/t werdna Yesterday #15

They are good back room leaders, not charismatic Johonny Yesterday #16

Gavin. AOC. MIA: Obama, Big Bill, Gore, Dean, HRC..... ColoringFool Yesterday #34

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

I've Been Waiting Since, Oh, 1963. ColoringFool Yesterday #36

Jeffries says God is still on the Throne! JBTaurus83 Yesterday #60

Well, God did outlast Hitler and He will outlast Trump. dalton99a Yesterday #62

Fair point JBTaurus83 Yesterday #66

I don't remember god climbing down off his throne to help the people the Nazis murdered. Autumn Yesterday #131

Cory Booker Gingermolly Yesterday #21

I think they are waiting. Autumn Yesterday #22

in a time when we are surrounded by madness... Javaman Yesterday #25

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

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

Not press conferences. betsuni 22 hrs ago #149

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

IMO Abstractartist Yesterday #29

I agree. BUT 4bonhoffer Yesterday #32

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

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #35

Wrong word. Easterncedar Yesterday #54

pussies are TOUGH Skittles 19 hrs ago #172

LAME "LEADERS" Clouds Passing Yesterday #38

Just what we need. murielm99 Yesterday #40

There is a legitimate disagreement Cirsium Yesterday #114

I don't much care for murielm99 Yesterday #121

Fine Cirsium Yesterday #138

Makes me appreciate and support Democrats all the more! betsuni 22 hrs ago #152

Absolutely LittleGirl Yesterday #41

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

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

Should be out there every DAMN DAY, especially Jefferies Joinfortmill Yesterday #47

+1. Seriously. What the fuck are they doing? dalton99a Yesterday #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 Yesterday #49

Good grief. 🙄🥱 QueerDuck Yesterday #50

Pot meet kettle Cirsium Yesterday #115

Oh, really? Tell me more. QueerDuck Yesterday #116

No thanks Cirsium 22 hrs ago #154

Yeah, I figured as much. 🙄 QueerDuck 22 hrs ago #155

New definition of "divisive": supporting Democrats. betsuni 21 hrs ago #159

I do too. It's BS. It stinks. Sigh. QueerDuck 20 hrs ago #164

sound advice during normal times Skittles 19 hrs ago #173

K&R spanone Yesterday #52

Timid gets us every other election when we should be Tadpole Raisin Yesterday #53

Could not agree more karin_sj Yesterday #55

I'm very proud of we the people JBTaurus83 Yesterday #56

Pelosi held regular conferences at least during Covid ALBliberal Yesterday #58

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

Same. ALBliberal Yesterday #81

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

Would you feel this same way justaprogressive Yesterday #70

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

DURec leftstreet Yesterday #74

So many topics to cover. Unambiguous topics! yellow dahlia Yesterday #76

I think leadership and the consultant class... OneGrassRoot Yesterday #78

Consultant advice so far seems to be silence and prayerful meditation. dalton99a Yesterday #82

Morning rant. TALK IS CHEAP. Show me the action. usonian Yesterday #79

It is sad Quanto Magnus Yesterday #85

If we are to win the midterms Scubamatt Yesterday #86

It's a losing strategy to be quiet and timid danieljsf Yesterday #87

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

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

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

Hear, hear BaronChocula Yesterday #109

Then it's "Finally breaking their silence" -- they totally want a press conference, just not THAT press conference. betsuni 22 hrs ago #148

Exactly right. Next it will be "all they do is whine and complain at press conferences" along with... QueerDuck 12 hrs ago #182

Two things can be true at once senseandsensibility Yesterday #102

Here creeksneakers2 Yesterday #106

Thank you. betsuni 21 hrs ago #160

Never let the facts SocialDemocrat61 19 hrs ago #171

Probably keeping their powder dry. malthaussen Yesterday #122

... orangecrush 23 hrs ago #146

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

Spineless! Useless! North Coast Lawyer Yesterday #128

Apparently they are. Evolve Dammit Yesterday #129

Holding a press conference would take more courage than either one of them has. red dog 1 Yesterday #136

They're discussing it with Merrick Garland as we speak. Lucky Luciano Yesterday #139

The lack of leadership is unbelievable!! Both can go as far as I'm concerned. Pisces 22 hrs ago #151

Maybe Groundhawg 22 hrs ago #153

But then they'd have to take a position on something. DJ Synikus Makisimus 21 hrs ago #158

They learned their triangulation from the best... regnaD kciN 21 hrs ago #162

Then lose in 2028 and wonder why, mr715 20 hrs ago #166

Exactly. And as one of those liberals FoxNewsSucks 20 hrs ago #169

Clear from this thread that nobody knows flamingdem 20 hrs ago #165

Oh, dear. Someone suggested that the leadership do more in the face of the existential crisis Scrivener7 20 hrs ago #167

Did they EVER 'KNOW how to hold one' in this particular situation ??? Jack Valentino 20 hrs ago #170

Exactly VGuerra276 18 hrs ago #174

Schumer and Jeffries are passive pushovers flying-skeleton 17 hrs ago #175

Bravo! Bread and Circuses 17 hrs ago #177