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Bluetus

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

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 01:19 PM

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I mean, what evidence have we seen that tells us these guys are in the top 1% of leaders/fighters/strategists, or even the top 25%?

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Have Schumer and Jefferies forgotten how to hold a press conference? [View all] Chasstev365 13 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 13 hrs ago #1

I agree. Alliepoo 6 hrs ago #92

Schumer and Jeffries can't believe what good luck they're having bucolic_frolic 12 hrs ago #2

People are gonna vote for a party led by the "timid". AloeVera 12 hrs ago #6

Yeah, because timidity has been such a triumph for Democrats, all these years. Paladin 12 hrs ago #18

Post removed Post removed 10 hrs ago #44

Making themselves a target for MAGA and FauxNoise does nothing bucolic_frolic 7 hrs ago #88

Making themselves a target? Cirsium 6 hrs ago #98

I don't think they're exercising sound strategy. Alliepoo 6 hrs ago #99

This message was self-deleted by its author Javaman 11 hrs ago #23

Why did any dem vote for any of TSF's nominees? n/t returnee 9 hrs ago #71

exactly. nt Javaman 9 hrs ago #72

Good question. NT Bozvotros 5 hrs ago #118

I think you're confusing him with Se. Cory Booker.. people in the House don't vote to approve apointees. LymphocyteLover 5 hrs ago #111

THANK YOU. maxsolomon 5 hrs ago #124

I stand corrected. I will pull my thread. :) nt Javaman 3 hrs ago #137

The Supreme Court's decision to allow unlimited campaign donations and dark money Bozvotros 5 hrs ago #117

No, Hakeem Jeffries did not vote to confirm Kushner as ambassador to France. lapucelle 4 hrs ago #125

I know that's their strategy but I don't agree with it. yardwork 11 hrs ago #33

If timid was the right strategy, he would never have gotten a Tadpole Raisin 10 hrs ago #43

i think this is milquetoast. Hieronymus Phact 10 hrs ago #46

Yeah, right choie 10 hrs ago #61

True.. agingdem 10 hrs ago #67

Wishful thinking Cirsium 6 hrs ago #101

So we are fighting Trump/Republicans with Quietness & Timidity? OK, Got it! Ars Longa 9 hrs ago #69

Agreed. RoseTrellis 9 hrs ago #80

Absurd Cirsium 6 hrs ago #104

I get it, but... SpankMe 8 hrs ago #83

This is NOT a sound strategy. How about talking about compassion, empathy and pounding on the moral compass? n/t PatrickforB 8 hrs ago #84

I think you forgot the Alliepoo 6 hrs ago #93

That is the problem Cirsium 6 hrs ago #94

You answered your own question with Soul_of_Wit 6 hrs ago #96

The flip side of that line of thought is Dems need to peak in November, not now. bucolic_frolic 6 hrs ago #100

Peak? Cirsium 6 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 5 hrs ago #113

Because that strategy was SO successful in 2024 . . . markpkessinger 5 hrs ago #123

There's an old saying SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #3

And, the fact that they are also shooting other people while they are shooting themselves in the foot is okay? OldBaldy1701E 11 hrs ago #24

So what is the solution? SocialDemocrat61 9 hrs ago #73

Obvious Cirsium 5 hrs ago #108

Can you be more specific? SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #120

About what? Cirsium 2 hrs ago #141

About stopping Trump and republicans SocialDemocrat61 2 hrs ago #143

The sea lion is here. Scrivener7 1 hr ago #150

If there are better spokespeople JBTaurus83 10 hrs ago #57

Two different skill sets SocialDemocrat61 9 hrs ago #75

Press the advantage Cirsium 6 hrs ago #105

How? SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #119

LOL Cirsium 1 hr ago #156

How do they press the advantage? SocialDemocrat61 52 min ago #157

Addressed elsewhere Cirsium 9 min ago #161

Where? SocialDemocrat61 4 min ago #163

What's the old saying for when they're murdering Americans with impunity? Scrivener7 3 hrs ago #127

They are not shooting anyone in the foot. They are shooting people in the eye and in the face. Autumn 3 hrs ago #130

And what is your solution? SocialDemocrat61 3 hrs ago #132

What is yours? Please be specific. Scrivener7 3 hrs ago #134

Nice deflection SocialDemocrat61 3 hrs ago #135

Can I solve this? What kind of moronic question is that? Of course I can't. Scrivener7 2 hrs ago #140

Maybe because every suggestion is to blame democrats SocialDemocrat61 2 hrs ago #142

Every single suggestion. Every single time. Scrivener7 2 hrs ago #144

And what are they? SocialDemocrat61 2 hrs ago #145

I think... myohmy2 12 hrs ago #4

And the files.... Have to remember that Epstein was a big Democratic Party supporter and financial guy. LiberalArkie 12 hrs ago #19

Get another job, then. JBTaurus83 10 hrs ago #59

What makes you think those who aren't paying attention JI7 12 hrs ago #5

Nothing Ventured,...... Etc. ColoringFool 11 hrs ago #28

You're gonna get scolded for your lack of faith Orrex 12 hrs ago #7

Can you give us a recap of today's press conference and your thoughts on it? W_HAMILTON 5 hrs ago #110

It called"just let him rave and rant" strategy. Ray Bruns 12 hrs ago #8

I think nine years of rope should be sufficient - werdna 12 hrs ago #17

He's in the office because someone's eggs were supposedly to expensive. (Which is bullshit). Ray Bruns 10 hrs ago #48

Yeah, No. More Like A Bungee Cord. ColoringFool 11 hrs ago #30

Yeah choie 10 hrs ago #63

They are keeping all of Bettie 12 hrs ago #9

Or maybe these guys just aren't that smart. Bluetus 7 hrs ago #90

I don't know what is up with it all Bettie 6 hrs ago #95

Citizen's United isn't just for Republicans Bluetus 3 hrs ago #133

Exactly correct Bettie 1 hr ago #147

"Oh Bullwinkle, that strongly worded letter never works" gay texan 12 hrs ago #10

Fan mail Cirsium 6 hrs ago #107

Something is very wrong with the Dem leadership right now. Baitball Blogger 12 hrs ago #11

Equal Opportunity Epstein Files? 🤔 🧐 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷‍♀️🤷 ColoringFool 11 hrs ago #31

Fuck speeches, gab13by13 12 hrs ago #12

With things this bad, this dangerous in our country democrank 12 hrs ago #13

DemDUer's with absolute opposite opinions- in the end I sure hope we all pull on the same rope. NoMoreRepugs 12 hrs ago #14

We will angrychair 10 hrs ago #64

No choice Cirsium 5 hrs ago #112

Yes, every single day! n/t werdna 12 hrs ago #15

They are good back room leaders, not charismatic Johonny 12 hrs ago #16

Gavin. AOC. MIA: Obama, Big Bill, Gore, Dean, HRC..... ColoringFool 11 hrs ago #34

We will win - because victory will come to us in due time - if we pray hard and wait long enough. dalton99a 11 hrs ago #20

I've Been Waiting Since, Oh, 1963. ColoringFool 11 hrs ago #36

Jeffries says God is still on the Throne! JBTaurus83 10 hrs ago #60

Well, God did outlast Hitler and He will outlast Trump. dalton99a 10 hrs ago #62

Fair point JBTaurus83 10 hrs ago #66

I don't remember god climbing down off his throne to help the people the Nazis murdered. Autumn 3 hrs ago #131

Cory Booker Gingermolly 11 hrs ago #21

I think they are waiting. Autumn 11 hrs ago #22

in a time when we are surrounded by madness... Javaman 11 hrs ago #25

Ah, the magic fighting spirit press conference that Americans huddled 'round the TV like in the '60s betsuni 11 hrs ago #26

Well, There WAS That "I Have A Dream" Speech. Plus,... ColoringFool 10 hrs ago #37

Not press conferences. betsuni 1 hr ago #149

Waiting for the "rope" portion of the 'rope-a-dope' program? 🤷‍♀️ littlemissmartypants 11 hrs ago #27

IMO Abstractartist 11 hrs ago #29

I agree. BUT 4bonhoffer 11 hrs ago #32

Then Our Guys Need To Actually CHALLENGE THE MEDIA, DARE THEM TO ... ColoringFool 10 hrs ago #39

Schumer and Jeffries are pussies maliaSmith 11 hrs ago #35

Wrong word. Easterncedar 10 hrs ago #54

LAME "LEADERS" Clouds Passing 10 hrs ago #38

Just what we need. murielm99 10 hrs ago #40

There is a legitimate disagreement Cirsium 5 hrs ago #114

I don't much care for murielm99 5 hrs ago #121

Fine Cirsium 3 hrs ago #138

Makes me appreciate and support Democrats all the more! betsuni 1 hr ago #152

Absolutely LittleGirl 10 hrs ago #41

I don't think seeing them wobble around is going to be very inspiring LR3 10 hrs ago #42

There are lots of Dems in both houses who would be much tougher than those two. ratchiweenie 10 hrs ago #45

Should be out there every DAMN DAY, especially Jefferies Joinfortmill 10 hrs ago #47

+1. Seriously. What the fuck are they doing? dalton99a 10 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 10 hrs ago #49

Good grief. 🙄🥱 QueerDuck 10 hrs ago #50

Pot meet kettle Cirsium 5 hrs ago #115

Oh, really? Tell me more. QueerDuck 5 hrs ago #116

No thanks Cirsium 1 hr ago #154

Yeah, I figured as much. 🙄 QueerDuck 1 hr ago #155

New definition of "divisive": supporting Democrats. betsuni 29 min ago #159

K&R spanone 10 hrs ago #52

Timid gets us every other election when we should be Tadpole Raisin 10 hrs ago #53

Could not agree more karin_sj 10 hrs ago #55

I'm very proud of we the people JBTaurus83 10 hrs ago #56

Pelosi held regular conferences at least during Covid ALBliberal 10 hrs ago #58

Not a Cuomo fan, but I appreciated his daily pressers during Covid JonAndKatePlusABird 10 hrs ago #68

Same. ALBliberal 9 hrs ago #81

When your enemy is making a mistake, don't interrupt him. hay rick 10 hrs ago #65

Would you feel this same way justaprogressive 9 hrs ago #70

It looks to me like Sun Tzu agrees with me (and himself since I borrowed his point). hay rick 9 hrs ago #77

DURec leftstreet 9 hrs ago #74

So many topics to cover. Unambiguous topics! yellow dahlia 9 hrs ago #76

I think leadership and the consultant class... OneGrassRoot 9 hrs ago #78

Consultant advice so far seems to be silence and prayerful meditation. dalton99a 8 hrs ago #82

Morning rant. TALK IS CHEAP. Show me the action. usonian 9 hrs ago #79

It is sad Quanto Magnus 8 hrs ago #85

If we are to win the midterms Scubamatt 8 hrs ago #86

It's a losing strategy to be quiet and timid danieljsf 7 hrs ago #87

Au contraire , They want to talk about bipartisanship to solve the affordability crisis. flashman13 7 hrs ago #89

Ironic that as Jeffries is giving a press conference right now, no one here is talking about it. W_HAMILTON 6 hrs ago #91

"Maybe those that wanted a press conference so badly can start a live thread here now to discuss it?" LudwigPastorius 6 hrs ago #97

Hear, hear BaronChocula 5 hrs ago #109

Then it's "Finally breaking their silence" -- they totally want a press conference, just not THAT press conference. betsuni 1 hr ago #148

Two things can be true at once senseandsensibility 6 hrs ago #102

Here creeksneakers2 6 hrs ago #106

Thank you. betsuni 20 min ago #160

Probably keeping their powder dry. malthaussen 5 hrs ago #122

... orangecrush 1 hr ago #146

that's why we are not in power. trump would have been spouting crap and lies, but he samsingh 4 hrs ago #126

Spineless! Useless! North Coast Lawyer 3 hrs ago #128

Apparently they are. Evolve Dammit 3 hrs ago #129

Holding a press conference would take more courage than either one of them has. red dog 1 3 hrs ago #136

They're discussing it with Merrick Garland as we speak. Lucky Luciano 2 hrs ago #139

The lack of leadership is unbelievable!! Both can go as far as I'm concerned. Pisces 1 hr ago #151

Maybe Groundhawg 1 hr ago #153

But then they'd have to take a position on something. DJ Synikus Makisimus 45 min ago #158

They learned their triangulation from the best... regnaD kciN 4 min ago #162