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yellow dahlia

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

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 12:19 PM

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who don't get enough attention.

Chris Murphy is a phenomenal messenger. He is genuine and sincere - he is an explainer.

Melanie Stansbury is a great communicator, and smart. Others that come to mind are Dan Goldman, Sheldon Whitehouse, Maxwell Frost. As renowned as he is as a Constitutional scholar, Jamie Raskin doesn't get enough attention.

And the first thing that needs to happen is Schumer needs to step down. I say it often. There needs to be a paradigm shift. The "old school" ways aren't working. The "minority" leader needs to be creative and brave. Chris van Hollen comes to mind. He is also a great communicator.

People on this forum are feeling betrayed by the Dems in Congress. I think we have a right to expect more of our representatives.

Thank you for pointing to solutions.

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Right on Easterncedar Monday #1

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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