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VGuerra276

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174. Exactly

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 11:06 PM

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And then you have lame Cory Booker stating LICE AGENTS need more training! Dems should be giving daily press releases about the daily atrocities, and all we hear is crickets. SO SICK OF THIS S#IT.

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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 18 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #18

Post removed Post removed 22 hrs ago #44

They're still "keeping the powder dry". Still. FoxNewsSucks 10 hrs ago #168

Making themselves a target for MAGA and FauxNoise does nothing bucolic_frolic 18 hrs ago #88

Making themselves a target? Cirsium 17 hrs ago #98

I don't think they're exercising sound strategy. Alliepoo 17 hrs ago #99

This message was self-deleted by its author Javaman 22 hrs ago #23

Why did any dem vote for any of TSF's nominees? n/t returnee 21 hrs ago #71

exactly. nt Javaman 20 hrs ago #72

Good question. NT Bozvotros 16 hrs ago #118

I think you're confusing him with Se. Cory Booker.. people in the House don't vote to approve apointees. LymphocyteLover 16 hrs ago #111

THANK YOU. maxsolomon 16 hrs ago #124

I stand corrected. I will pull my thread. :) nt Javaman 14 hrs ago #137

The Supreme Court's decision to allow unlimited campaign donations and dark money Bozvotros 16 hrs ago #117

No, Hakeem Jeffries did not vote to confirm Kushner as ambassador to France. lapucelle 16 hrs ago #125

I know that's their strategy but I don't agree with it. yardwork 22 hrs ago #33

If timid was the right strategy, he would never have gotten a Tadpole Raisin 22 hrs ago #43

i think this is milquetoast. Hieronymus Phact 21 hrs ago #46

Yeah, right choie 21 hrs ago #61

True.. agingdem 21 hrs ago #67

Wishful thinking Cirsium 17 hrs ago #101

So we are fighting Trump/Republicans with Quietness & Timidity? OK, Got it! Ars Longa 21 hrs ago #69

Agreed. RoseTrellis 20 hrs ago #80

Absurd Cirsium 17 hrs ago #104

I get it, but... SpankMe 19 hrs ago #83

This is NOT a sound strategy. How about talking about compassion, empathy and pounding on the moral compass? n/t PatrickforB 19 hrs ago #84

I think you forgot the Alliepoo 18 hrs ago #93

That is the problem Cirsium 18 hrs ago #94

You answered your own question with Soul_of_Wit 18 hrs ago #96

The flip side of that line of thought is Dems need to peak in November, not now. bucolic_frolic 17 hrs ago #100

Peak? Cirsium 17 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 16 hrs ago #113

Because that strategy was SO successful in 2024 . . . markpkessinger 16 hrs ago #123

I agree with this, however oldmanlynn 7 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 22 hrs ago #24

So what is the solution? SocialDemocrat61 20 hrs ago #73

Obvious Cirsium 17 hrs ago #108

Can you be more specific? SocialDemocrat61 16 hrs ago #120

About what? Cirsium 14 hrs ago #141

About stopping Trump and republicans SocialDemocrat61 14 hrs ago #143

The sea lion is here. Scrivener7 12 hrs ago #150

If there are better spokespeople JBTaurus83 21 hrs ago #57

Two different skill sets SocialDemocrat61 20 hrs ago #75

Press the advantage Cirsium 17 hrs ago #105

How? SocialDemocrat61 16 hrs ago #119

LOL Cirsium 12 hrs ago #156

How do they press the advantage? SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #157

Addressed elsewhere Cirsium 11 hrs ago #161

Where? SocialDemocrat61 11 hrs ago #163

Why? Cirsium 7 hrs ago #178

Because you said above SocialDemocrat61 3 hrs ago #180

What's the old saying for when they're murdering Americans with impunity? Scrivener7 15 hrs ago #127

They are not shooting anyone in the foot. They are shooting people in the eye and in the face. Autumn 14 hrs ago #130

And what is your solution? SocialDemocrat61 14 hrs ago #132

What is yours? Please be specific. Scrivener7 14 hrs ago #134

Nice deflection SocialDemocrat61 14 hrs ago #135

Can I solve this? What kind of moronic question is that? Of course I can't. Scrivener7 14 hrs ago #140

Maybe because every suggestion is to blame democrats SocialDemocrat61 14 hrs ago #142

Every single suggestion. Every single time. Scrivener7 13 hrs ago #144

And what are they? SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #145

'When your enemy is shooting themself in the foot, let them and don't get in the way'. Rigpa108 6 hrs ago #179

So what should they be doing? SocialDemocrat61 3 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 23 hrs ago #19

Get another job, then. JBTaurus83 21 hrs ago #59

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

Nothing Ventured,...... Etc. ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #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 17 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 23 hrs ago #17

He's in the office because someone's eggs were supposedly to expensive. (Which is bullshit). Ray Bruns 21 hrs ago #48

Yeah, No. More Like A Bungee Cord. ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #30

Yeah choie 21 hrs ago #63

They are keeping all of Bettie 23 hrs ago #9

Or maybe these guys just aren't that smart. Bluetus 18 hrs ago #90

I don't know what is up with it all Bettie 18 hrs ago #95

Citizen's United isn't just for Republicans Bluetus 14 hrs ago #133

Exactly correct Bettie 13 hrs ago #147

"Oh Bullwinkle, that strongly worded letter never works" gay texan 23 hrs ago #10

Fan mail Cirsium 17 hrs ago #107

Something is very wrong with the Dem leadership right now. Baitball Blogger 23 hrs ago #11

Equal Opportunity Epstein Files? 🤔 🧐 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷‍♀️🤷 ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #31

Fuck speeches, gab13by13 23 hrs ago #12

With things this bad, this dangerous in our country democrank 23 hrs ago #13

DemDUer's with absolute opposite opinions- in the end I sure hope we all pull on the same rope. NoMoreRepugs 23 hrs ago #14

We will angrychair 21 hrs ago #64

No choice Cirsium 16 hrs ago #112

Yes, every single day! n/t werdna 23 hrs ago #15

They are good back room leaders, not charismatic Johonny 23 hrs ago #16

Gavin. AOC. MIA: Obama, Big Bill, Gore, Dean, HRC..... ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #34

We will win - because victory will come to us in due time - if we pray hard and wait long enough. dalton99a 22 hrs ago #20

I've Been Waiting Since, Oh, 1963. ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #36

Jeffries says God is still on the Throne! JBTaurus83 21 hrs ago #60

Well, God did outlast Hitler and He will outlast Trump. dalton99a 21 hrs ago #62

Fair point JBTaurus83 21 hrs ago #66

I don't remember god climbing down off his throne to help the people the Nazis murdered. Autumn 14 hrs ago #131

Cory Booker Gingermolly 22 hrs ago #21

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

in a time when we are surrounded by madness... Javaman 22 hrs ago #25

Ah, the magic fighting spirit press conference that Americans huddled 'round the TV like in the '60s betsuni 22 hrs ago #26

Well, There WAS That "I Have A Dream" Speech. Plus,... ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #37

Not press conferences. betsuni 12 hrs ago #149

Waiting for the "rope" portion of the 'rope-a-dope' program? 🤷‍♀️ littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #27

IMO Abstractartist 22 hrs ago #29

I agree. BUT 4bonhoffer 22 hrs ago #32

Then Our Guys Need To Actually CHALLENGE THE MEDIA, DARE THEM TO ... ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #39

Post removed Post removed 22 hrs ago #35

Wrong word. Easterncedar 21 hrs ago #54

pussies are TOUGH Skittles 9 hrs ago #172

LAME "LEADERS" Clouds Passing 22 hrs ago #38

Just what we need. murielm99 22 hrs ago #40

There is a legitimate disagreement Cirsium 16 hrs ago #114

I don't much care for murielm99 16 hrs ago #121

Fine Cirsium 14 hrs ago #138

Makes me appreciate and support Democrats all the more! betsuni 12 hrs ago #152

Absolutely LittleGirl 22 hrs ago #41

I don't think seeing them wobble around is going to be very inspiring LR3 22 hrs ago #42

There are lots of Dems in both houses who would be much tougher than those two. ratchiweenie 22 hrs ago #45

Should be out there every DAMN DAY, especially Jefferies Joinfortmill 21 hrs ago #47

+1. Seriously. What the fuck are they doing? dalton99a 21 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 21 hrs ago #49

Good grief. 🙄🥱 QueerDuck 21 hrs ago #50

Pot meet kettle Cirsium 16 hrs ago #115

Oh, really? Tell me more. QueerDuck 16 hrs ago #116

No thanks Cirsium 12 hrs ago #154

Yeah, I figured as much. 🙄 QueerDuck 12 hrs ago #155

New definition of "divisive": supporting Democrats. betsuni 11 hrs ago #159

I do too. It's BS. It stinks. Sigh. QueerDuck 10 hrs ago #164

sound advice during normal times Skittles 9 hrs ago #173

K&R spanone 21 hrs ago #52

Timid gets us every other election when we should be Tadpole Raisin 21 hrs ago #53

Could not agree more karin_sj 21 hrs ago #55

I'm very proud of we the people JBTaurus83 21 hrs ago #56

Pelosi held regular conferences at least during Covid ALBliberal 21 hrs ago #58

Not a Cuomo fan, but I appreciated his daily pressers during Covid JonAndKatePlusABird 21 hrs ago #68

Same. ALBliberal 20 hrs ago #81

When your enemy is making a mistake, don't interrupt him. hay rick 21 hrs ago #65

Would you feel this same way justaprogressive 21 hrs ago #70

It looks to me like Sun Tzu agrees with me (and himself since I borrowed his point). hay rick 20 hrs ago #77

DURec leftstreet 20 hrs ago #74

So many topics to cover. Unambiguous topics! yellow dahlia 20 hrs ago #76

I think leadership and the consultant class... OneGrassRoot 20 hrs ago #78

Consultant advice so far seems to be silence and prayerful meditation. dalton99a 20 hrs ago #82

Morning rant. TALK IS CHEAP. Show me the action. usonian 20 hrs ago #79

It is sad Quanto Magnus 19 hrs ago #85

If we are to win the midterms Scubamatt 19 hrs ago #86

It's a losing strategy to be quiet and timid danieljsf 19 hrs ago #87

Au contraire , They want to talk about bipartisanship to solve the affordability crisis. flashman13 18 hrs ago #89

Ironic that as Jeffries is giving a press conference right now, no one here is talking about it. W_HAMILTON 18 hrs ago #91

"Maybe those that wanted a press conference so badly can start a live thread here now to discuss it?" LudwigPastorius 17 hrs ago #97

Hear, hear BaronChocula 17 hrs ago #109

Then it's "Finally breaking their silence" -- they totally want a press conference, just not THAT press conference. betsuni 12 hrs ago #148

Exactly right. Next it will be "all they do is whine and complain at press conferences" along with... QueerDuck 2 hrs ago #182

Two things can be true at once senseandsensibility 17 hrs ago #102

Here creeksneakers2 17 hrs ago #106

Thank you. betsuni 11 hrs ago #160

Never let the facts SocialDemocrat61 10 hrs ago #171

Probably keeping their powder dry. malthaussen 16 hrs ago #122

... orangecrush 13 hrs ago #146

that's why we are not in power. trump would have been spouting crap and lies, but he samsingh 16 hrs ago #126

Spineless! Useless! North Coast Lawyer 14 hrs ago #128

Apparently they are. Evolve Dammit 14 hrs ago #129

Holding a press conference would take more courage than either one of them has. red dog 1 14 hrs ago #136

They're discussing it with Merrick Garland as we speak. Lucky Luciano 14 hrs ago #139

The lack of leadership is unbelievable!! Both can go as far as I'm concerned. Pisces 12 hrs ago #151

Maybe Groundhawg 12 hrs ago #153

But then they'd have to take a position on something. DJ Synikus Makisimus 12 hrs ago #158

They learned their triangulation from the best... regnaD kciN 11 hrs ago #162

Then lose in 2028 and wonder why, mr715 10 hrs ago #166

Exactly. And as one of those liberals FoxNewsSucks 10 hrs ago #169

Clear from this thread that nobody knows flamingdem 10 hrs ago #165

Oh, dear. Someone suggested that the leadership do more in the face of the existential crisis Scrivener7 10 hrs ago #167

Did they EVER 'KNOW how to hold one' in this particular situation ??? Jack Valentino 10 hrs ago #170

Exactly VGuerra276 8 hrs ago #174

Schumer and Jeffries are passive pushovers flying-skeleton 7 hrs ago #175

Bravo! Bread and Circuses 7 hrs ago #177