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OneGrassRoot

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31. Not sure how I feel about that...

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 11:15 AM

Nov 10

but it's a point to ponder. What I do feel is that centrist message being the most visible isn't what is needed in this moment. On the other hand, labels have, for me, become useless. I don't think it's the person so much as the message, beyond the person needing to be very, very effective.

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Okay, I'll go into the lion's den... [View all] OneGrassRoot Nov 10 OP

Right on Easterncedar Nov 10 #1

Let me rec and second AKwannabe Nov 10 #39

The OP is perfectly stated Bluetus Nov 10 #86

How about we replace Schumer for a start, then move on from there. dem4decades Nov 10 #2

I received two pieces of marketing mail on Saturday. Frasier Balzov Nov 10 #4

😂😂😂😂 Well done. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #6

Instead, we're just left with the image shelshaw Nov 10 #16

Yes. Replacing Schumer has to happen. yellow dahlia Nov 10 #45

"I don't care if NYC doesn't represent the whole country. The Mamdani template should be used." J_William_Ryan Nov 10 #3

How about a leader that inspires the base? Can we have that? dem4decades Nov 10 #7

Here I thought that the Mamdani victory gab13by13 Nov 10 #13

He didn't win because he was a democratic socialist misanthrope Nov 10 #87

We should have leaders who truly represent us Grim Chieftain Nov 10 #42

My idea for leader is Chris van Hollen. yellow dahlia Nov 10 #49

Great answer, thank you. dem4decades Nov 10 #50

I understand that is the counter and appreciate the respectful reply. OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #9

How do you think Schumer plays across America? dem4decades Nov 10 #11

Well, if AOC runs against him, if he runs, gab13by13 Nov 10 #14

I'm not saying AOC should be the leader either, but someone? dem4decades Nov 10 #19

I am a strong supporter of Murphy. He is a great communicator. yellow dahlia Nov 10 #52

Are you asking me? I don't think he inspires confidence in the majority of the base... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #15

Unrec LearnedHand Nov 10 #62

Kick! Clouds Passing Nov 10 #5

Well said. A clear, concise and consistent message is needed. Watch and learn from Bernie Raven123 Nov 10 #8

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

There was a time when Republicans had no overwhelming power. avebury Nov 10 #12

I agree with you in principle. The Republicks had their plan, plus........... mjvpi Nov 10 #33

I like the idea of a daily presser at a specific time. Hope22 Nov 10 #17

That did work well in Illinois. murielm99 Nov 10 #20

That's what they pay the dozens of kacekwl Nov 10 #21

If they don't know how to capitalize on the (essentially free) use of social media... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #29

The Dems need to publicize it! Hope22 Nov 10 #23

Social media, especially YouTube... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #27

Also we can't just be reactive, hoping folks recoil at the GOP so hard they vote Dem Arazi Nov 10 #18

And yet the orange monster has recently doubled down on his threats to SS and Medicare. Hope22 Nov 10 #26

i depend on social security and medicare, rampartd Nov 10 #57

These are all great suggestions FakeNoose Nov 10 #22

YES! They most certainly are! OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #30

I don't think that it's a matter of being "progressive" other than being a great communicator w/a great message Jbraybarten Nov 10 #24

Not sure how I feel about that... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #31

What I'm saying isn't about a progressive or centrist message, but that we need to have good messengers & good messaging Jbraybarten Nov 10 #37

Yes we do. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #41

yeah Jbraybarten Nov 10 #58

Thank you OneGrasRoot. Just so you know, Kieth Olbermann, someone who knows something about flashman13 Nov 10 #25

Agree 100% n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #35

Another perspective Freddie Nov 10 #28

Be FOR something Wild blueberry Nov 10 #32

K&R spanone Nov 10 #34

"Make good trouble." BarbD Nov 10 #36

Yes - they should be at the microphones KT2000 Nov 10 #38

This. Thank you. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #40

I agree - Dems need to be in front of the microphone constantly. There are some other great messengers, yellow dahlia Nov 10 #43

I agree w/everyone you mentioned. We DO have some great people... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #46

I'm going to start writing (more) letters and encourage them to do just what you said. n/t yellow dahlia Nov 10 #54

Your 4 cents worth is quite impressive to me. Prairie_Seagull Nov 10 #44

That's very kind of you, and I agree with your points as well. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #47

A bunch of COPIUM bullshit Mr.WeRP Nov 10 #48

.... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #51

If you cared, you would stop trying to justify what the Democrats just did. Mr.WeRP Nov 10 #53

Two things: H2O Man Nov 10 #61

I've been fighting the fight for as long if not longer Mr.WeRP Nov 10 #64

Ah, I see... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #67

Gracious. H2O Man Nov 10 #72

Hmmmm.... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #63

Maybe I misunderstood your post but this part in particular Mr.WeRP Nov 10 #66

I'm obviously not communicating well (not a new development...lol) OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #68

Ok, I apologize. Clearly did not understand your intent. Mr.WeRP Nov 10 #69

Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Nov 10 #73

I think you completely misread what OneGrassRoot is saying. Scrivener7 Nov 10 #80

Fight JCMach1 Nov 10 #55

YES ms.pamela Nov 10 #56

Thank you! H2O Man Nov 10 #59

... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #65

Preach it! LearnedHand Nov 10 #60

"I/WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO FIGURE IT OUT." OldBaldy1701E Nov 10 #70

We shouldn't have to figure out.. OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #75

Oh, I agree with you. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 10 #76

Exactly. These programs have been financially supported by the people. Hope22 Nov 10 #79

I agree totally, BUT... Wednesdays Nov 10 #71

Say what you will about Cuomo, but during Covid, when no one else was out there Scrivener7 Nov 10 #78

Yes I do! n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #84

My point is to bypass them... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #81

Exactly! happy feet Nov 10 #74

Agree with every point. SO well said! Scrivener7 Nov 10 #77

They do! Google daily press democrats! Tesha Nov 10 #82

It's not being done effectively then... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #83

Love it! Joinfortmill Nov 10 #85

My 2 cents... Question: Wasn't the Nov 4 landslide win enough to prove that Democrats are doing the work? ancianita Nov 10 #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

I can think of MANY e.g.'s. snot Friday #96

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