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(8,916 posts) Fri Jun 26, 2026, 02:01 PM 9 hrs ago

Slotkin calls for 'new leadership' in the Democratic Party [View all]

Source: The Hill

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) on Wednesday called for “new leadership” within the Democratic Party, alleging that the caucus never fully recovered from its 2024 elections losses.

“Every day there’s a debate within the party about the path forward,” Slotkin said during an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Straight Shooter” podcast hosted by Stephen A. Smith.

Slotkin said new leaders are needed in both chambers of Congress, in addition to a new form of messaging that’s singularly focused on a core set of issues.

“That’s why I believe we need significant new leadership. The old models are no longer working, and that includes the Democratic Party,” she added.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5941463-slotkin-democrat-leadership-change/

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Slotkin calls for 'new leadership' in the Democratic Party [View all] DrFunkenstein 9 hrs ago OP

Uggh. Slotkin went on with Stephen A. Smith... hlthe2b 9 hrs ago #1

We all know she is right. Many here have agreed that Chuckee is a wet noodle. Just about anyone else would do a Exp 8 hrs ago #8

Which was not my point... clearly never even mentioned that. It was the venue. hlthe2b 8 hrs ago #10

Doesn't matter if she's on Fox or PBS, she's telling it like it is. She's always had a good message so going on any Exp 8 hrs ago #13

Again, NOT MY POINT. Clearly you know nothing about Stephen A. Smith. Bye. Done. hlthe2b 8 hrs ago #14

He's the Af-Am sports guy who gets political. I too think he's an idiot. But that doesn't matter. eom Exp 8 hrs ago #15

Who gives a rat's bum about Smith? Obviously she got the message out. And she is 100% right. flashman13 5 hrs ago #31

I also think that Ken Martin has not been an effective leader for the DNC. Lonestarblue 8 hrs ago #12

Post removed Post removed 7 hrs ago #17

Good call Mig popsdenver 6 hrs ago #30

I can't stand him kimbutgar 7 hrs ago #18

Our elected representatives should not live in bubbles Soul_of_Wit 7 hrs ago #19

So, not the point. Slotkin can go on any program, but she should not give him the attention hlthe2b 6 hrs ago #20

I apparently touched a nerve Soul_of_Wit 6 hrs ago #23

As I said, you be you and continue your adoration for Smith. Most of us know better than hlthe2b 6 hrs ago #24

This is a gratuitously nasty and arrogant response Akakoji 6 hrs ago #25

What a "polite" thing to say... hlthe2b 6 hrs ago #26

I share . . . Scubamatt 6 hrs ago #22

I often have that sentiment on these issues re:inner workings of the party Raven123 2 hrs ago #36

Looks like someone was not included dave99 8 hrs ago #2

I wholeheartedly agree awesomerwb1 8 hrs ago #3

Oh, hey, old buddy. blm 8 hrs ago #4

blm!!!! DrFunkenstein 8 hrs ago #6

😘 blm 8 hrs ago #7

is she volunteering to be the new leadership? msongs 8 hrs ago #5

She's got a ways to go given her yes vote on the Laken Riley Act. LuvLoogie 8 hrs ago #9

Slotkin is awesome. She was brave as a brand new Rep in Congress to vote for impeaching TSF. That was a biggie Exp 8 hrs ago #11

I'm guessing she wants to be majority leader Fiendish Thingy 8 hrs ago #16

Me too Katcat 6 hrs ago #21

Looking at the results of the *past decade* not the past 1-2 years, that's a "no shit" conclusion. RockRaven 6 hrs ago #27

Sorry To Inform You.... DAngelo136 6 hrs ago #28

Stephen A. Smith??? Cirsium 6 hrs ago #29

I agree Skittles 5 hrs ago #32

Power is hard to give up. Mark.b2 4 hrs ago #34

yeah, I know Skittles 1 hr ago #39

"Strongly worded letters" didn't cut it Ponietz 5 hrs ago #33

Chuck and Hakeem beg to differ Charlie Chapulin 2 hrs ago #35

Why is this so fucking hard. Baitball Blogger 1 hr ago #37

It's simple Magoo48 1 hr ago #38