This Is a Messaging War. Democrats Are Still Asleep.

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This Is a Messaging War. Democrats Are Still Asleep.
Keith Edwards
Jan 29, 2025

...If single moms are crying into their cameras on social media about how Trump is taking their money away, get them on camera! (Watch that video and compare it to Schumer's remarks. Which do you find more compelling?)

As Democratic strategist Jon Reinish told me, “Use the opportunity to get voters alarmed and mobilized that Trump is hurting their homes, pocketbooks, schools, churches, health care, parents, kids – this isn’t what they voted for.” People are all of a sudden remembering how bad Trump was at this job, so Democrats should be talking about nothing else. As another Democratic communications strategist told me, “sometimes widespread outrage works.”

Democrats must be ready to seize every political opening – these moments are rare, and wasted chances have lasting consequences. Trump and his team will learn and adapt. Capitalizing on their mistakes matters immensely for Democrats’ chances to recapture congressional seats in 2026 and impose some check on Trump. It will also go a long way toward setting the terms of the 2028 campaign.

I do suggest watching the two videos in the link. At least to me, Democrats need to adapt quickly to way people talk and consume news these days, otherwise they stand no chance against Trump and Elon.