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SocialDemocrat61

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70. Then primary them

Reply to hamsterjill (Reply #69)

Sat Jan 24, 2026, 07:00 PM

Jan 2026

with people who can solve the problem. Maybe even run yourself.

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Democrats Are Horrible At Messaging [View all] gab13by13 Jan 2026 OP

Messaging is only part of the problem PJMcK Jan 2026 #1

Schumer and Jeffries would inspire us if gab13by13 Jan 2026 #13

Schumer could wear a bunny cap... hay rick Jan 2026 #25

Schumer is the wrong leader for the times. dem4decades Jan 2026 #27

Yes. I have been saying it for a year...over and over. yellow dahlia Jan 2026 #80

Yesterday would have been a perfect opportunity. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #35

Or if they just f---king quit, Historic NY Jan 2026 #51

Schumer and Jeffries bdamomma Jan 2026 #66

They seem afraid of offending and alienating - which is what they NewHendoLib Jan 2026 #2

People are looking and begging Tree Lady Jan 2026 #77

Might cause problems for authority. Kid Berwyn Jan 2026 #3

Might cause problems for authority? LymphocyteLover Jan 2026 #12

That's my hope. Kid Berwyn Jan 2026 #43

The corporate media SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #4

But shouldn't the Democrats be countering that? hamsterjill Jan 2026 #48

Lost faith of that ever happening awesomerwb1 Jan 2026 #54

Some have but SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #57

So, there's the potential for Democrats to do something. hamsterjill Jan 2026 #59

Who do you suggest SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #60

Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen, Tom Hanks, etc. as a start hamsterjill Jan 2026 #61

I'm adverse to unrealistic expectations SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #62

Okay, then what is YOUR solution? hamsterjill Jan 2026 #63

I don't have one SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #65

The problem doesn't make me obligated to solve it either. hamsterjill Jan 2026 #69

Then primary them SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #70

Lets leave Woody Allen out of this. mr715 Jan 2026 #71

Probably a good idea. hamsterjill Jan 2026 #72

Shhhh mr715 Jan 2026 #73

To the underlying point, though, mr715 Jan 2026 #74

Jeffries, Schumer, et al need to hammer the media for lack of coverage of Trump's dementia. OrlandoDem2 Jan 2026 #5

AOC did SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #24

Good! OrlandoDem2 Jan 2026 #41

A thousand times THIS! Hey Joe Jan 2026 #40

AOC went there yesterday Scubamatt Jan 2026 #56

I read that story and can only think of my beautiful two year-old grand niece Walleye Jan 2026 #6

You are 100% correct Orrex Jan 2026 #7

many Dems can message well, but the big problem is never having a consistent message that they all hammer LymphocyteLover Jan 2026 #14

Post removed Post removed Jan 2026 #8

Looks like you're eager to get booted Orrex Jan 2026 #9

LG Emile Jan 2026 #11

Buh-bye now sir pball Jan 2026 #15

"Trafficked" would also be a good word to use in this context (nt) Orrex Jan 2026 #10

Nope, gab13by13 Jan 2026 #17

for some reason the leadership is still afraid of somehow offending people with strident messaging LymphocyteLover Jan 2026 #16

Or they're working in tandem. AStern Jan 2026 #64

They have to fight against a fascist friendly media and the "blame Democrats first" segment of the left. W_HAMILTON Jan 2026 #18

You're right; they should just keep doing what they're doing Orrex Jan 2026 #19

That's exactly what they're saying. Over and overe and over and over. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #21

Well said . . . Scubamatt Jan 2026 #58

No, WE, the people and the voters, need to stop doing what we've been doing... W_HAMILTON Jan 2026 #67

That's gaslighting baloney Orrex Jan 2026 #78

Post removed Post removed Jan 2026 #47

I've seen a lot of younger Democrats who are quite good on their feet BeyondGeography Jan 2026 #20

It is up to us the people to save ourselves, however, gab13by13 Jan 2026 #22

How do you get someone who sees the complexity cachukis Jan 2026 #23

Leadership dems need to grow a set of pitbull teeth Clouds Passing Jan 2026 #26

And a pitbulls heart. mr715 Jan 2026 #52

America is in crisis at home and globally, and that needs a sense of urgency to be conveyed to the American people. Doodley Jan 2026 #28

A small part of their problem. Autumn Jan 2026 #29

The Democratic Party does not have a messaging problem. It has a trust problem. everyonematters Jan 2026 #30

Two sides of the same coin, though, don't you think? Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #33

Not necessarily. Messaging and acting can be two different things. everyonematters Jan 2026 #45

I agree with that. But we don't even take public credit for the good things we do do. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #46

President Biden did a lot of good things during his term, but didn't bother to message some of it out SunImp Jan 2026 #75

The most progressive administration in recent memory led to the election of MAGA Republicans up and down the ballot. W_HAMILTON Jan 2026 #68

Horrible Dems REFUSE saying just the right strongly worded magic words, why don't they stop Republicans? betsuni Jan 2026 #31

The usual response to this is, "But the right wing owns the media," which is true. But it has Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #32

We need a war time consigliere sleroy49 Jan 2026 #34

If ever in our nation's history there was a time for strong Democratic leadership Grim Chieftain Jan 2026 #36

They? Not we? gulliver Jan 2026 #37

That's fine, I respect your opinion, gab13by13 Jan 2026 #39

They are, but it's once again because they either don't know how or are unwilling to change the fucking framework LearnedHand Jan 2026 #38

Who here watches Democratic YouTubers like Meidas Touch or Adam Mockler? IMO, they wouldn't Doodley Jan 2026 #42

You mean strong letters, "God is on the Throne" and capitulation aren't popular? nt Gore1FL Jan 2026 #44

From your lips to Democratic Party ears!!! 4bonhoffer Jan 2026 #49

Been saying it since Gingrich was Speaker. Grins Jan 2026 #50

The people in power don't want to admit that the Constitution and Courts are no longer functional Bluetus Jan 2026 #53

Hard to fight a huge cash flow. Every tack is countered by what cash can buy. Festivito Jan 2026 #55

It took almost a half hour... luv2fly Jan 2026 #76

repukes are treated like white men, while Democrats are treated like women / POC Skittles Jan 2026 #79