Possibly the most important thing: Dems need to get better at the propaganda wars.

[MadDAsHell]

10. Absolutely, although that isn't a popular opinion on here. Most think "being right" is enough...

and are apparently rabidly opposed to any change whatsoever in messaging or campaigning technique.

However, I suspect much of that rabid opposition is still the Hillary vs. Bernie stuff playing out, and many folks not wanting to admit what (if any) role Clinton played in her own political demise because they're therefore admitting that their "concern trolls" accusations were unfounded and probably hurt the Clinton campaign in the end. Therefore, they feel they have to find someone, anyone, to blame for the loss, besides Hillary, the Democratic Party, or themselves.

If and when the sting of the loss starts to wear out, I'm optimistic DUers will realize how important messaging and framing is, and we'll come together on a more effective operation going forward..