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Have Schumer and Jefferies forgotten how to hold a press conference? [View all] Chasstev365 Jan 22 OP

Whatever they ARE doing, it's not enough. It's ridiculous they aren't capitalizing on this moment of abject madness by LymphocyteLover Jan 22 #1

I agree. Alliepoo Jan 22 #92

Schumer and Jeffries can't believe what good luck they're having bucolic_frolic Jan 22 #2

People are gonna vote for a party led by the "timid". AloeVera Jan 22 #6

Yeah, because timidity has been such a triumph for Democrats, all these years. Paladin Jan 22 #18

Post removed Post removed Jan 22 #44

They're still "keeping the powder dry". Still. FoxNewsSucks Jan 22 #168

Making themselves a target for MAGA and FauxNoise does nothing bucolic_frolic Jan 22 #88

Making themselves a target? Cirsium Jan 22 #98

I don't think they're exercising sound strategy. Alliepoo Jan 22 #99

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

Why did any dem vote for any of TSF's nominees? n/t returnee Jan 22 #71

exactly. nt Javaman Jan 22 #72

Good question. NT Bozvotros Jan 22 #118

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

THANK YOU. maxsolomon Jan 22 #124

I stand corrected. I will pull my thread. :) nt Javaman Jan 22 #137

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

No, Hakeem Jeffries did not vote to confirm Kushner as ambassador to France. lapucelle Jan 22 #125

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

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

i think this is milquetoast. Hieronymus Phact Jan 22 #46

Yeah, right choie Jan 22 #61

True.. agingdem Jan 22 #67

Wishful thinking Cirsium Jan 22 #101

So we are fighting Trump/Republicans with Quietness & Timidity? OK, Got it! Ars Longa Jan 22 #69

Agreed. RoseTrellis Jan 22 #80

Absurd Cirsium Jan 22 #104

I get it, but... SpankMe Jan 22 #83

This is NOT a sound strategy. How about talking about compassion, empathy and pounding on the moral compass? n/t PatrickforB Jan 22 #84

I think you forgot the Alliepoo Jan 22 #93

That is the problem Cirsium Jan 22 #94

You answered your own question with Soul_of_Wit Jan 22 #96

The flip side of that line of thought is Dems need to peak in November, not now. bucolic_frolic Jan 22 #100

Peak? Cirsium Jan 22 #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 Jan 22 #113

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

I agree with this, however oldmanlynn Friday #176

There's an old saying SocialDemocrat61 Jan 22 #3

And, the fact that they are also shooting other people while they are shooting themselves in the foot is okay? OldBaldy1701E Jan 22 #24

So what is the solution? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 22 #73

Obvious Cirsium Jan 22 #108

Can you be more specific? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 22 #120

About what? Cirsium Jan 22 #141

About stopping Trump and republicans SocialDemocrat61 Jan 22 #143

The sea lion is here. Scrivener7 Jan 22 #150

If there are better spokespeople JBTaurus83 Jan 22 #57

Two different skill sets SocialDemocrat61 Jan 22 #75

Press the advantage Cirsium Jan 22 #105

How? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 22 #119

LOL Cirsium Jan 22 #156

How do they press the advantage? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 22 #157

Addressed elsewhere Cirsium Jan 22 #161

Where? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 22 #163

Why? Cirsium Friday #178

Because you said above SocialDemocrat61 Friday #180

What's the old saying for when they're murdering Americans with impunity? Scrivener7 Jan 22 #127

They are not shooting anyone in the foot. They are shooting people in the eye and in the face. Autumn Jan 22 #130

And what is your solution? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 22 #132

What is yours? Please be specific. Scrivener7 Jan 22 #134

Nice deflection SocialDemocrat61 Jan 22 #135

Can I solve this? What kind of moronic question is that? Of course I can't. Scrivener7 Jan 22 #140

Maybe because every suggestion is to blame democrats SocialDemocrat61 Jan 22 #142

Every single suggestion. Every single time. Scrivener7 Jan 22 #144

And what are they? SocialDemocrat61 Jan 22 #145

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

So what should they be doing? SocialDemocrat61 Friday #181

I know what they should NOT be doing... Rigpa108 Sunday #183

But they aren't doing nothing SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #184

I think... myohmy2 Jan 22 #4

And the files.... Have to remember that Epstein was a big Democratic Party supporter and financial guy. LiberalArkie Jan 22 #19

Get another job, then. JBTaurus83 Jan 22 #59

What makes you think those who aren't paying attention JI7 Jan 22 #5

Nothing Ventured,...... Etc. ColoringFool Jan 22 #28

You're gonna get scolded for your lack of faith Orrex Jan 22 #7

Can you give us a recap of today's press conference and your thoughts on it? W_HAMILTON Jan 22 #110

It called"just let him rave and rant" strategy. Ray Bruns Jan 22 #8

I think nine years of rope should be sufficient - werdna Jan 22 #17

He's in the office because someone's eggs were supposedly to expensive. (Which is bullshit). Ray Bruns Jan 22 #48

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

Yeah choie Jan 22 #63

They are keeping all of Bettie Jan 22 #9

Or maybe these guys just aren't that smart. Bluetus Jan 22 #90

I don't know what is up with it all Bettie Jan 22 #95

Citizen's United isn't just for Republicans Bluetus Jan 22 #133

Exactly correct Bettie Jan 22 #147

"Oh Bullwinkle, that strongly worded letter never works" gay texan Jan 22 #10

Fan mail Cirsium Jan 22 #107

Something is very wrong with the Dem leadership right now. Baitball Blogger Jan 22 #11

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

Fuck speeches, gab13by13 Jan 22 #12

With things this bad, this dangerous in our country democrank Jan 22 #13

DemDUer's with absolute opposite opinions- in the end I sure hope we all pull on the same rope. NoMoreRepugs Jan 22 #14

We will angrychair Jan 22 #64

No choice Cirsium Jan 22 #112

Yes, every single day! n/t werdna Jan 22 #15

They are good back room leaders, not charismatic Johonny Jan 22 #16

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

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

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

Jeffries says God is still on the Throne! JBTaurus83 Jan 22 #60

Well, God did outlast Hitler and He will outlast Trump. dalton99a Jan 22 #62

Fair point JBTaurus83 Jan 22 #66

I don't remember god climbing down off his throne to help the people the Nazis murdered. Autumn Jan 22 #131

Cory Booker Gingermolly Jan 22 #21

I think they are waiting. Autumn Jan 22 #22

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

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

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

Not press conferences. betsuni Jan 22 #149

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

IMO Abstractartist Jan 22 #29

I agree. BUT 4bonhoffer Jan 22 #32

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

Post removed Post removed Jan 22 #35

Wrong word. Easterncedar Jan 22 #54

pussies are TOUGH Skittles Jan 22 #172

LAME "LEADERS" Clouds Passing Jan 22 #38

Just what we need. murielm99 Jan 22 #40

There is a legitimate disagreement Cirsium Jan 22 #114

I don't much care for murielm99 Jan 22 #121

Fine Cirsium Jan 22 #138

Makes me appreciate and support Democrats all the more! betsuni Jan 22 #152

Absolutely LittleGirl Jan 22 #41

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

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

Should be out there every DAMN DAY, especially Jefferies Joinfortmill Jan 22 #47

+1. Seriously. What the fuck are they doing? dalton99a Jan 22 #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 Jan 22 #49

Good grief. 🙄🥱 QueerDuck Jan 22 #50

Pot meet kettle Cirsium Jan 22 #115

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

No thanks Cirsium Jan 22 #154

Yeah, I figured as much. 🙄 QueerDuck Jan 22 #155

New definition of "divisive": supporting Democrats. betsuni Jan 22 #159

I do too. It's BS. It stinks. Sigh. QueerDuck Jan 22 #164

sound advice during normal times Skittles Jan 22 #173

K&R spanone Jan 22 #52

Timid gets us every other election when we should be Tadpole Raisin Jan 22 #53

Could not agree more karin_sj Jan 22 #55

I'm very proud of we the people JBTaurus83 Jan 22 #56

Pelosi held regular conferences at least during Covid ALBliberal Jan 22 #58

Not a Cuomo fan, but I appreciated his daily pressers during Covid JonAndKatePlusABird Jan 22 #68

Same. ALBliberal Jan 22 #81

When your enemy is making a mistake, don't interrupt him. hay rick Jan 22 #65

Would you feel this same way justaprogressive Jan 22 #70

It looks to me like Sun Tzu agrees with me (and himself since I borrowed his point). hay rick Jan 22 #77

DURec leftstreet Jan 22 #74

So many topics to cover. Unambiguous topics! yellow dahlia Jan 22 #76

I think leadership and the consultant class... OneGrassRoot Jan 22 #78

Consultant advice so far seems to be silence and prayerful meditation. dalton99a Jan 22 #82

Morning rant. TALK IS CHEAP. Show me the action. usonian Jan 22 #79

It is sad Quanto Magnus Jan 22 #85

If we are to win the midterms Scubamatt Jan 22 #86

It's a losing strategy to be quiet and timid danieljsf Jan 22 #87

Au contraire , They want to talk about bipartisanship to solve the affordability crisis. flashman13 Jan 22 #89

Ironic that as Jeffries is giving a press conference right now, no one here is talking about it. W_HAMILTON Jan 22 #91

"Maybe those that wanted a press conference so badly can start a live thread here now to discuss it?" LudwigPastorius Jan 22 #97

Hear, hear BaronChocula Jan 22 #109

Then it's "Finally breaking their silence" -- they totally want a press conference, just not THAT press conference. betsuni Jan 22 #148

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

Two things can be true at once senseandsensibility Jan 22 #102

Here creeksneakers2 Jan 22 #106

Thank you. betsuni Jan 22 #160

Never let the facts SocialDemocrat61 Jan 22 #171

Probably keeping their powder dry. malthaussen Jan 22 #122

... orangecrush Jan 22 #146

that's why we are not in power. trump would have been spouting crap and lies, but he samsingh Jan 22 #126

Spineless! Useless! North Coast Lawyer Jan 22 #128

Apparently they are. Evolve Dammit Jan 22 #129

Holding a press conference would take more courage than either one of them has. red dog 1 Jan 22 #136

They're discussing it with Merrick Garland as we speak. Lucky Luciano Jan 22 #139

The lack of leadership is unbelievable!! Both can go as far as I'm concerned. Pisces Jan 22 #151

Maybe Groundhawg Jan 22 #153

But then they'd have to take a position on something. DJ Synikus Makisimus Jan 22 #158

They learned their triangulation from the best... regnaD kciN Jan 22 #162

Then lose in 2028 and wonder why, mr715 Jan 22 #166

Exactly. And as one of those liberals FoxNewsSucks Jan 22 #169

Clear from this thread that nobody knows flamingdem Jan 22 #165

Oh, dear. Someone suggested that the leadership do more in the face of the existential crisis Scrivener7 Jan 22 #167

Did they EVER 'KNOW how to hold one' in this particular situation ??? Jack Valentino Jan 22 #170

Exactly VGuerra276 Jan 22 #174

Schumer and Jeffries are passive pushovers flying-skeleton Friday #175

Bravo! Bread and Circuses Friday #177