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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 16 hrs ago #168

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

Making themselves a target? Cirsium 23 hrs ago #98

I don't think they're exercising sound strategy. Alliepoo 23 hrs ago #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 22 hrs ago #118

I think you're confusing him with Se. Cory Booker.. people in the House don't vote to approve apointees. LymphocyteLover 22 hrs ago #111

THANK YOU. maxsolomon 22 hrs ago #124

I stand corrected. I will pull my thread. :) nt Javaman 20 hrs ago #137

The Supreme Court's decision to allow unlimited campaign donations and dark money Bozvotros 22 hrs ago #117

No, Hakeem Jeffries did not vote to confirm Kushner as ambassador to France. lapucelle 21 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #101

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

Agreed. RoseTrellis Yesterday #80

Absurd Cirsium 23 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #93

That is the problem Cirsium 23 hrs ago #94

You answered your own question with Soul_of_Wit 23 hrs ago #96

The flip side of that line of thought is Dems need to peak in November, not now. bucolic_frolic 23 hrs ago #100

Peak? Cirsium 23 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 22 hrs ago #113

Because that strategy was SO successful in 2024 . . . markpkessinger 22 hrs ago #123

I agree with this, however oldmanlynn 13 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 23 hrs ago #108

Can you be more specific? SocialDemocrat61 22 hrs ago #120

About what? Cirsium 20 hrs ago #141

About stopping Trump and republicans SocialDemocrat61 20 hrs ago #143

The sea lion is here. Scrivener7 18 hrs ago #150

If there are better spokespeople JBTaurus83 Yesterday #57

Two different skill sets SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #75

Press the advantage Cirsium 23 hrs ago #105

How? SocialDemocrat61 22 hrs ago #119

LOL Cirsium 18 hrs ago #156

How do they press the advantage? SocialDemocrat61 18 hrs ago #157

Addressed elsewhere Cirsium 17 hrs ago #161

Where? SocialDemocrat61 17 hrs ago #163

Why? Cirsium 13 hrs ago #178

Because you said above SocialDemocrat61 9 hrs ago #180

What's the old saying for when they're murdering Americans with impunity? Scrivener7 21 hrs ago #127

They are not shooting anyone in the foot. They are shooting people in the eye and in the face. Autumn 20 hrs ago #130

And what is your solution? SocialDemocrat61 20 hrs ago #132

What is yours? Please be specific. Scrivener7 20 hrs ago #134

Nice deflection SocialDemocrat61 20 hrs ago #135

Can I solve this? What kind of moronic question is that? Of course I can't. Scrivener7 20 hrs ago #140

Maybe because every suggestion is to blame democrats SocialDemocrat61 20 hrs ago #142

Every single suggestion. Every single time. Scrivener7 19 hrs ago #144

And what are they? SocialDemocrat61 19 hrs ago #145

'When your enemy is shooting themself in the foot, let them and don't get in the way'. Rigpa108 12 hrs ago #179

So what should they be doing? SocialDemocrat61 9 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 22 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #95

Citizen's United isn't just for Republicans Bluetus 20 hrs ago #133

Exactly correct Bettie 18 hrs ago #147

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

Fan mail Cirsium 23 hrs ago #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 22 hrs ago #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 20 hrs ago #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 18 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 15 hrs ago #172

LAME "LEADERS" Clouds Passing Yesterday #38

Just what we need. murielm99 Yesterday #40

There is a legitimate disagreement Cirsium 22 hrs ago #114

I don't much care for murielm99 22 hrs ago #121

Fine Cirsium 20 hrs ago #138

Makes me appreciate and support Democrats all the more! betsuni 18 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 22 hrs ago #115

Oh, really? Tell me more. QueerDuck 22 hrs ago #116

No thanks Cirsium 18 hrs ago #154

Yeah, I figured as much. 🙄 QueerDuck 18 hrs ago #155

New definition of "divisive": supporting Democrats. betsuni 17 hrs ago #159

I do too. It's BS. It stinks. Sigh. QueerDuck 16 hrs ago #164

sound advice during normal times Skittles 15 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 23 hrs ago #97

Hear, hear BaronChocula 23 hrs ago #109

Then it's "Finally breaking their silence" -- they totally want a press conference, just not THAT press conference. betsuni 18 hrs ago #148

Exactly right. Next it will be "all they do is whine and complain at press conferences" along with... QueerDuck 8 hrs ago #182

Two things can be true at once senseandsensibility 23 hrs ago #102

Here creeksneakers2 23 hrs ago #106

Thank you. betsuni 17 hrs ago #160

Never let the facts SocialDemocrat61 15 hrs ago #171

Probably keeping their powder dry. malthaussen 22 hrs ago #122

... orangecrush 19 hrs ago #146

that's why we are not in power. trump would have been spouting crap and lies, but he samsingh 21 hrs ago #126

Spineless! Useless! North Coast Lawyer 20 hrs ago #128

Apparently they are. Evolve Dammit 20 hrs ago #129

Holding a press conference would take more courage than either one of them has. red dog 1 20 hrs ago #136

They're discussing it with Merrick Garland as we speak. Lucky Luciano 20 hrs ago #139

The lack of leadership is unbelievable!! Both can go as far as I'm concerned. Pisces 18 hrs ago #151

Maybe Groundhawg 18 hrs ago #153

But then they'd have to take a position on something. DJ Synikus Makisimus 18 hrs ago #158

They learned their triangulation from the best... regnaD kciN 17 hrs ago #162

Then lose in 2028 and wonder why, mr715 16 hrs ago #166

Exactly. And as one of those liberals FoxNewsSucks 16 hrs ago #169

Clear from this thread that nobody knows flamingdem 16 hrs ago #165

Oh, dear. Someone suggested that the leadership do more in the face of the existential crisis Scrivener7 16 hrs ago #167

Did they EVER 'KNOW how to hold one' in this particular situation ??? Jack Valentino 16 hrs ago #170

Exactly VGuerra276 14 hrs ago #174

Schumer and Jeffries are passive pushovers flying-skeleton 13 hrs ago #175

Bravo! Bread and Circuses 13 hrs ago #177