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OneGrassRoot

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78. I think leadership and the consultant class...

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 12:13 PM

Jan 2026

are making a HUGE mistake by assuming people turning away from Trump and the GOP means they will turn toward Democrats. More and more people are disgusted because they don’t see anyone fighting hard and consistently for them, so they may ditch voting altogether even more than they have been lately.

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Have Schumer and Jefferies forgotten how to hold a press conference? [View all] Chasstev365 Jan 2026 OP

Whatever they ARE doing, it's not enough. It's ridiculous they aren't capitalizing on this moment of abject madness by LymphocyteLover Jan 2026 #1

I agree. Alliepoo Jan 2026 #92

Schumer and Jeffries can't believe what good luck they're having bucolic_frolic Jan 2026 #2

People are gonna vote for a party led by the "timid". AloeVera Jan 2026 #6

Yeah, because timidity has been such a triumph for Democrats, all these years. Paladin Jan 2026 #18

Post removed Post removed Jan 2026 #44

They're still "keeping the powder dry". Still. FoxNewsSucks Jan 2026 #168

Making themselves a target for MAGA and FauxNoise does nothing bucolic_frolic Jan 2026 #88

Making themselves a target? Cirsium Jan 2026 #98

I don't think they're exercising sound strategy. Alliepoo Jan 2026 #99

This message was self-deleted by its author Javaman Jan 2026 #23

Why did any dem vote for any of TSF's nominees? n/t returnee Jan 2026 #71

exactly. nt Javaman Jan 2026 #72

Good question. NT Bozvotros Jan 2026 #118

I think you're confusing him with Se. Cory Booker.. people in the House don't vote to approve apointees. LymphocyteLover Jan 2026 #111

THANK YOU. maxsolomon Jan 2026 #124

I stand corrected. I will pull my thread. :) nt Javaman Jan 2026 #137

The Supreme Court's decision to allow unlimited campaign donations and dark money Bozvotros Jan 2026 #117

No, Hakeem Jeffries did not vote to confirm Kushner as ambassador to France. lapucelle Jan 2026 #125

I know that's their strategy but I don't agree with it. yardwork Jan 2026 #33

If timid was the right strategy, he would never have gotten a Tadpole Raisin Jan 2026 #43

i think this is milquetoast. Hieronymus Phact Jan 2026 #46

Yeah, right choie Jan 2026 #61

True.. agingdem Jan 2026 #67

Wishful thinking Cirsium Jan 2026 #101

So we are fighting Trump/Republicans with Quietness & Timidity? OK, Got it! Ars Longa Jan 2026 #69

Agreed. RoseTrellis Jan 2026 #80

Absurd Cirsium Jan 2026 #104

I get it, but... SpankMe Jan 2026 #83

This is NOT a sound strategy. How about talking about compassion, empathy and pounding on the moral compass? n/t PatrickforB Jan 2026 #84

I think you forgot the Alliepoo Jan 2026 #93

That is the problem Cirsium Jan 2026 #94

You answered your own question with Soul_of_Wit Jan 2026 #96

The flip side of that line of thought is Dems need to peak in November, not now. bucolic_frolic Jan 2026 #100

Peak? Cirsium Jan 2026 #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 Jan 2026 #113

Because that strategy was SO successful in 2024 . . . markpkessinger Jan 2026 #123

I agree with this, however oldmanlynn Jan 23 #176

There's an old saying SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #3

And, the fact that they are also shooting other people while they are shooting themselves in the foot is okay? OldBaldy1701E Jan 2026 #24

So what is the solution? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #73

Obvious Cirsium Jan 2026 #108

Can you be more specific? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #120

About what? Cirsium Jan 2026 #141

About stopping Trump and republicans SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #143

The sea lion is here. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #150

If there are better spokespeople JBTaurus83 Jan 2026 #57

Two different skill sets SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #75

Press the advantage Cirsium Jan 2026 #105

How? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #119

LOL Cirsium Jan 2026 #156

How do they press the advantage? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #157

Addressed elsewhere Cirsium Jan 2026 #161

Where? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #163

Why? Cirsium Jan 23 #178

Because you said above SocialDemocrat61 Jan 23 #180

What's the old saying for when they're murdering Americans with impunity? Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #127

They are not shooting anyone in the foot. They are shooting people in the eye and in the face. Autumn Jan 2026 #130

And what is your solution? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #132

What is yours? Please be specific. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #134

Nice deflection SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #135

Can I solve this? What kind of moronic question is that? Of course I can't. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #140

Maybe because every suggestion is to blame democrats SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #142

Every single suggestion. Every single time. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #144

And what are they? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #145

'When your enemy is shooting themself in the foot, let them and don't get in the way'. Rigpa108 Jan 23 #179

So what should they be doing? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 23 #181

I know what they should NOT be doing... Rigpa108 Jan 25 #183

But they aren't doing nothing SocialDemocrat61 Jan 25 #184

I think... myohmy2 Jan 2026 #4

And the files.... Have to remember that Epstein was a big Democratic Party supporter and financial guy. LiberalArkie Jan 2026 #19

Get another job, then. JBTaurus83 Jan 2026 #59

What makes you think those who aren't paying attention JI7 Jan 2026 #5

Nothing Ventured,...... Etc. ColoringFool Jan 2026 #28

You're gonna get scolded for your lack of faith Orrex Jan 2026 #7

Can you give us a recap of today's press conference and your thoughts on it? W_HAMILTON Jan 2026 #110

It called"just let him rave and rant" strategy. Ray Bruns Jan 2026 #8

I think nine years of rope should be sufficient - werdna Jan 2026 #17

He's in the office because someone's eggs were supposedly to expensive. (Which is bullshit). Ray Bruns Jan 2026 #48

Yeah, No. More Like A Bungee Cord. ColoringFool Jan 2026 #30

Yeah choie Jan 2026 #63

They are keeping all of Bettie Jan 2026 #9

Or maybe these guys just aren't that smart. Bluetus Jan 2026 #90

I don't know what is up with it all Bettie Jan 2026 #95

Citizen's United isn't just for Republicans Bluetus Jan 2026 #133

Exactly correct Bettie Jan 2026 #147

"Oh Bullwinkle, that strongly worded letter never works" gay texan Jan 2026 #10

Fan mail Cirsium Jan 2026 #107

Something is very wrong with the Dem leadership right now. Baitball Blogger Jan 2026 #11

Equal Opportunity Epstein Files? 🤔 🧐 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷‍♀️🤷 ColoringFool Jan 2026 #31

Fuck speeches, gab13by13 Jan 2026 #12

With things this bad, this dangerous in our country democrank Jan 2026 #13

DemDUer's with absolute opposite opinions- in the end I sure hope we all pull on the same rope. NoMoreRepugs Jan 2026 #14

We will angrychair Jan 2026 #64

No choice Cirsium Jan 2026 #112

Yes, every single day! n/t werdna Jan 2026 #15

They are good back room leaders, not charismatic Johonny Jan 2026 #16

Gavin. AOC. MIA: Obama, Big Bill, Gore, Dean, HRC..... ColoringFool Jan 2026 #34

We will win - because victory will come to us in due time - if we pray hard and wait long enough. dalton99a Jan 2026 #20

I've Been Waiting Since, Oh, 1963. ColoringFool Jan 2026 #36

Jeffries says God is still on the Throne! JBTaurus83 Jan 2026 #60

Well, God did outlast Hitler and He will outlast Trump. dalton99a Jan 2026 #62

Fair point JBTaurus83 Jan 2026 #66

I don't remember god climbing down off his throne to help the people the Nazis murdered. Autumn Jan 2026 #131

Cory Booker Gingermolly Jan 2026 #21

I think they are waiting. Autumn Jan 2026 #22

in a time when we are surrounded by madness... Javaman Jan 2026 #25

Ah, the magic fighting spirit press conference that Americans huddled 'round the TV like in the '60s betsuni Jan 2026 #26

Well, There WAS That "I Have A Dream" Speech. Plus,... ColoringFool Jan 2026 #37

Not press conferences. betsuni Jan 2026 #149

Waiting for the "rope" portion of the 'rope-a-dope' program? 🤷‍♀️ littlemissmartypants Jan 2026 #27

IMO Abstractartist Jan 2026 #29

I agree. BUT 4bonhoffer Jan 2026 #32

Then Our Guys Need To Actually CHALLENGE THE MEDIA, DARE THEM TO ... ColoringFool Jan 2026 #39

Post removed Post removed Jan 2026 #35

Wrong word. Easterncedar Jan 2026 #54

pussies are TOUGH Skittles Jan 2026 #172

LAME "LEADERS" Clouds Passing Jan 2026 #38

Just what we need. murielm99 Jan 2026 #40

There is a legitimate disagreement Cirsium Jan 2026 #114

I don't much care for murielm99 Jan 2026 #121

Fine Cirsium Jan 2026 #138

Makes me appreciate and support Democrats all the more! betsuni Jan 2026 #152

Absolutely LittleGirl Jan 2026 #41

I don't think seeing them wobble around is going to be very inspiring LR3 Jan 2026 #42

There are lots of Dems in both houses who would be much tougher than those two. ratchiweenie Jan 2026 #45

Should be out there every DAMN DAY, especially Jefferies Joinfortmill Jan 2026 #47

+1. Seriously. What the fuck are they doing? dalton99a Jan 2026 #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 Jan 2026 #49

Good grief. 🙄🥱 QueerDuck Jan 2026 #50

Pot meet kettle Cirsium Jan 2026 #115

Oh, really? Tell me more. QueerDuck Jan 2026 #116

No thanks Cirsium Jan 2026 #154

Yeah, I figured as much. 🙄 QueerDuck Jan 2026 #155

New definition of "divisive": supporting Democrats. betsuni Jan 2026 #159

I do too. It's BS. It stinks. Sigh. QueerDuck Jan 2026 #164

sound advice during normal times Skittles Jan 2026 #173

K&R spanone Jan 2026 #52

Timid gets us every other election when we should be Tadpole Raisin Jan 2026 #53

Could not agree more karin_sj Jan 2026 #55

I'm very proud of we the people JBTaurus83 Jan 2026 #56

Pelosi held regular conferences at least during Covid ALBliberal Jan 2026 #58

Not a Cuomo fan, but I appreciated his daily pressers during Covid JonAndKatePlusABird Jan 2026 #68

Same. ALBliberal Jan 2026 #81

When your enemy is making a mistake, don't interrupt him. hay rick Jan 2026 #65

Would you feel this same way justaprogressive Jan 2026 #70

It looks to me like Sun Tzu agrees with me (and himself since I borrowed his point). hay rick Jan 2026 #77

DURec leftstreet Jan 2026 #74

So many topics to cover. Unambiguous topics! yellow dahlia Jan 2026 #76

I think leadership and the consultant class... OneGrassRoot Jan 2026 #78

Consultant advice so far seems to be silence and prayerful meditation. dalton99a Jan 2026 #82

Morning rant. TALK IS CHEAP. Show me the action. usonian Jan 2026 #79

It is sad Quanto Magnus Jan 2026 #85

If we are to win the midterms Scubamatt Jan 2026 #86

It's a losing strategy to be quiet and timid danieljsf Jan 2026 #87

Au contraire , They want to talk about bipartisanship to solve the affordability crisis. flashman13 Jan 2026 #89

Ironic that as Jeffries is giving a press conference right now, no one here is talking about it. W_HAMILTON Jan 2026 #91

"Maybe those that wanted a press conference so badly can start a live thread here now to discuss it?" LudwigPastorius Jan 2026 #97

Hear, hear BaronChocula Jan 2026 #109

Then it's "Finally breaking their silence" -- they totally want a press conference, just not THAT press conference. betsuni Jan 2026 #148

Exactly right. Next it will be "all they do is whine and complain at press conferences" along with... QueerDuck Jan 23 #182

Two things can be true at once senseandsensibility Jan 2026 #102

Here creeksneakers2 Jan 2026 #106

Thank you. betsuni Jan 2026 #160

Never let the facts SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #171

Probably keeping their powder dry. malthaussen Jan 2026 #122

... orangecrush Jan 2026 #146

that's why we are not in power. trump would have been spouting crap and lies, but he samsingh Jan 2026 #126

Spineless! Useless! North Coast Lawyer Jan 2026 #128

Apparently they are. Evolve Dammit Jan 2026 #129

Holding a press conference would take more courage than either one of them has. red dog 1 Jan 2026 #136

They're discussing it with Merrick Garland as we speak. Lucky Luciano Jan 2026 #139

The lack of leadership is unbelievable!! Both can go as far as I'm concerned. Pisces Jan 2026 #151

Maybe Groundhawg Jan 2026 #153

But then they'd have to take a position on something. DJ Synikus Makisimus Jan 2026 #158

They learned their triangulation from the best... regnaD kciN Jan 2026 #162

Then lose in 2028 and wonder why, mr715 Jan 2026 #166

Exactly. And as one of those liberals FoxNewsSucks Jan 2026 #169

Clear from this thread that nobody knows flamingdem Jan 2026 #165

Oh, dear. Someone suggested that the leadership do more in the face of the existential crisis Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #167

Did they EVER 'KNOW how to hold one' in this particular situation ??? Jack Valentino Jan 2026 #170

Exactly VGuerra276 Jan 23 #174

Schumer and Jeffries are passive pushovers flying-skeleton Jan 23 #175

Bravo! Bread and Circuses Jan 23 #177