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Okay, I'll go into the lion's den... [View all] OneGrassRoot Monday OP

Right on Easterncedar Monday #1

Let me rec and second AKwannabe Monday #39

The OP is perfectly stated Bluetus Monday #86

How about we replace Schumer for a start, then move on from there. dem4decades Monday #2

I received two pieces of marketing mail on Saturday. Frasier Balzov Monday #4

😂😂😂😂 Well done. n/t OneGrassRoot Monday #6

Instead, we're just left with the image shelshaw Monday #16

Yes. Replacing Schumer has to happen. yellow dahlia Monday #45

"I don't care if NYC doesn't represent the whole country. The Mamdani template should be used." J_William_Ryan Monday #3

How about a leader that inspires the base? Can we have that? dem4decades Monday #7

Here I thought that the Mamdani victory gab13by13 Monday #13

He didn't win because he was a democratic socialist misanthrope Monday #87

We should have leaders who truly represent us Grim Chieftain Monday #42

My idea for leader is Chris van Hollen. yellow dahlia Monday #49

Great answer, thank you. dem4decades Monday #50

I understand that is the counter and appreciate the respectful reply. OneGrassRoot Monday #9

How do you think Schumer plays across America? dem4decades Monday #11

Well, if AOC runs against him, if he runs, gab13by13 Monday #14

I'm not saying AOC should be the leader either, but someone? dem4decades Monday #19

I am a strong supporter of Murphy. He is a great communicator. yellow dahlia Monday #52

Are you asking me? I don't think he inspires confidence in the majority of the base... OneGrassRoot Monday #15

Unrec LearnedHand Monday #62

Kick! Clouds Passing Monday #5

Well said. A clear, concise and consistent message is needed. Watch and learn from Bernie Raven123 Monday #8

Also well said. Thank you. n/t OneGrassRoot Monday #10

There was a time when Republicans had no overwhelming power. avebury Monday #12

I agree with you in principle. The Republicks had their plan, plus........... mjvpi Monday #33

I like the idea of a daily presser at a specific time. Hope22 Monday #17

That did work well in Illinois. murielm99 Monday #20

That's what they pay the dozens of kacekwl Monday #21

If they don't know how to capitalize on the (essentially free) use of social media... OneGrassRoot Monday #29

The Dems need to publicize it! Hope22 Monday #23

Social media, especially YouTube... OneGrassRoot Monday #27

Also we can't just be reactive, hoping folks recoil at the GOP so hard they vote Dem Arazi Monday #18

And yet the orange monster has recently doubled down on his threats to SS and Medicare. Hope22 Monday #26

i depend on social security and medicare, rampartd Monday #57

These are all great suggestions FakeNoose Monday #22

YES! They most certainly are! OneGrassRoot Monday #30

I don't think that it's a matter of being "progressive" other than being a great communicator w/a great message Jbraybarten Monday #24

Not sure how I feel about that... OneGrassRoot Monday #31

What I'm saying isn't about a progressive or centrist message, but that we need to have good messengers & good messaging Jbraybarten Monday #37

Yes we do. n/t OneGrassRoot Monday #41

yeah Jbraybarten Monday #58

Thank you OneGrasRoot. Just so you know, Kieth Olbermann, someone who knows something about flashman13 Monday #25

Agree 100% n/t OneGrassRoot Monday #35

Another perspective Freddie Monday #28

Be FOR something Wild blueberry Monday #32

K&R spanone Monday #34

"Make good trouble." BarbD Monday #36

Yes - they should be at the microphones KT2000 Monday #38

This. Thank you. n/t OneGrassRoot Monday #40

I agree - Dems need to be in front of the microphone constantly. There are some other great messengers, yellow dahlia Monday #43

I agree w/everyone you mentioned. We DO have some great people... OneGrassRoot Monday #46

I'm going to start writing (more) letters and encourage them to do just what you said. n/t yellow dahlia Monday #54

Your 4 cents worth is quite impressive to me. Prairie_Seagull Monday #44

That's very kind of you, and I agree with your points as well. n/t OneGrassRoot Monday #47

A bunch of COPIUM bullshit Mr.WeRP Monday #48

.... OneGrassRoot Monday #51

If you cared, you would stop trying to justify what the Democrats just did. Mr.WeRP Monday #53

Two things: H2O Man Monday #61

I've been fighting the fight for as long if not longer Mr.WeRP Monday #64

Ah, I see... OneGrassRoot Monday #67

Gracious. H2O Man Monday #72

Hmmmm.... OneGrassRoot Monday #63

Maybe I misunderstood your post but this part in particular Mr.WeRP Monday #66

I'm obviously not communicating well (not a new development...lol) OneGrassRoot Monday #68

Ok, I apologize. Clearly did not understand your intent. Mr.WeRP Monday #69

Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Monday #73

I think you completely misread what OneGrassRoot is saying. Scrivener7 Monday #80

Fight JCMach1 Monday #55

YES ms.pamela Monday #56

Thank you! H2O Man Monday #59

... OneGrassRoot Monday #65

Preach it! LearnedHand Monday #60

"I/WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO FIGURE IT OUT." OldBaldy1701E Monday #70

We shouldn't have to figure out.. OneGrassRoot Monday #75

Oh, I agree with you. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Monday #76

Exactly. These programs have been financially supported by the people. Hope22 Monday #79

I agree totally, BUT... Wednesdays Monday #71

Say what you will about Cuomo, but during Covid, when no one else was out there Scrivener7 Monday #78

Yes I do! n/t OneGrassRoot Monday #84

My point is to bypass them... OneGrassRoot Monday #81

Exactly! happy feet Monday #74

Agree with every point. SO well said! Scrivener7 Monday #77

They do! Google daily press democrats! Tesha Monday #82

It's not being done effectively then... OneGrassRoot Monday #83

Love it! Joinfortmill Monday #85

My 2 cents... Question: Wasn't the Nov 4 landslide win enough to prove that Democrats are doing the work? ancianita Monday #88

Well, that was unnecessarily condescending AF... OneGrassRoot Tuesday #89

You take offense where not intended. I hear you. I just offered some factual context to consider. ancianita Tuesday #95

Hmm... 2naSalit Tuesday #90

I agree... OneGrassRoot Tuesday #91

We don't elect the best and brightest. We elect NewHendoLib Tuesday #92

THAT is an excellent point. Thank you. n/t OneGrassRoot Tuesday #93

Don't know why they haven't been doing this. yardwork Tuesday #94