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dutch777

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1. They can do that. Just saying the GOP is standing in the way of better healthcare, affordability & stability works too.

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Sun Jan 18, 2026, 11:41 AM

Jan 18

The more we make the midterms about issues the American voter wants solutions to and less about Trump per se, the weaker GOP candidates' case becomes. Trump is so obvious, we don't need to run against him again, rather GOPers who will be on the ballot and their inaction or lack of viable ideas on solving problems. It's been fifteen years since the ACA went into law and where is that GOP viable alternative?

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Why can't Democrats just say it: [View all] Chasstev365 Jan 18 OP

They can do that. Just saying the GOP is standing in the way of better healthcare, affordability & stability works too. dutch777 Jan 18 #1

There is so much low hanging fruit that we are not picking. The messaging Scrivener7 Jan 18 #2

I stand boggled with you, S7. yellow dahlia Jan 18 #39

Maybe they'll suggest Republicans wear body cams n/t leftstreet Jan 18 #3

Jason Crow said it, gab13by13 Jan 18 #4

I don't think we can wait that long. Jan 2027 if a new Congress is seated. paleotn Jan 18 #12

That Alaska airborn unit's planned deployment to Minnesota is not actually for Minnesota. Scrivener7 Jan 19 #56

Again, we are waiting on something that may not happen. hamsterjill Jan 18 #20

Post removed Post removed Jan 19 #44

I believe taking a stand now and fighting them Hey Joe Jan 19 #51

No, NO!! We must focus on the Abundance Agenda, because that's what our consultants said!!! hatrack Jan 18 #5

I guess Hakeem Jefferies, Mark Kelly, Elissa Slotkin, AOC, et al. didn't get the memo? paleotn Jan 18 #11

Also Jamie Raskin, Eric Swalwell, and many others ShazzieB Jan 18 #25

I get tired of that particular Dem bashing line too BaronChocula Jan 18 #37

Evidently one can be a "supporter" giving "constructive criticism" by lying about what Democrats do/say and do not. betsuni Jan 19 #54

You mean the Elissa Slotkin choie Jan 19 #52

We do Democrats always have to present a positive message and agenda that the corporate media ignores? Chasstev365 Jan 18 #16

Fire all the consultants. yellow dahlia Jan 18 #40

I'm a Democrat and I'm saying, as are you too, I assume. Some elected Dems are saying it too-- like Jasmine Crockett! LymphocyteLover Jan 18 #6

Sometimes Katcat Jan 18 #7

Really no downside to much these days. paleotn Jan 18 #8

Coloring within the lines for decorum's sake only guarantees Democrats march in an orderly fashion to the camps. Efilroft Sul Jan 18 #9

We say that all the time creeksneakers2 Jan 18 #10

Schumer: "The bottom line is, Senate Republicans continually fall in line behind Donald Trump, no matter how reckless, betsuni Jan 18 #13

You can be a supporter choie Jan 19 #53

Why don't Democrats use some random phrasing that came out of your head? Gee, I don't know? tritsofme Jan 18 #14

Reread my original post: You missed my point entirely Chasstev365 Jan 18 #17

It's just not true. Democrats denounce Republicans for falling behind Trump all the time. tritsofme Jan 18 #19

Yes, it's not true. Gaslights make it pretty dim in here. betsuni Jan 18 #30

Yes - the problem with the Republican party is REPUBLICANS, not just Trump. Beartracks Jan 18 #15

RULES ONLY APPLY TO DEMS, RIGHT? Exp Jan 18 #18

ANY MEANS NECESSARY czarjak Jan 18 #21

Doesn't seem very productive. mdbl Jan 18 #22

Like the LEO's are afraid of breaking a nail single-handedly apprehending a person, I think our Democratic leaders are LiberalArkie Jan 18 #23

Almost half the country still support Trump!!! kirby Jan 18 #24

That's what my husband keeps saying Tree Lady Jan 18 #41

A lot of media make sure many still support him. They hide the truth of his mental illness so they have 'access' Attilatheblond Jan 19 #45

Dems are channeling Merrick Garland Tetrachloride Jan 18 #26

I was listening to a pod-caster video Dan Jan 18 #27

"This Pod-caster advocated for a third party..." MorbidButterflyTat Jan 18 #35

Don't remember Dan Jan 18 #36

The Democratic Party has historically been the larger of two parties Warpy Jan 18 #28

I am hearing dems say a lot and the press ignores them. I have heard great speeches in congress. But, people keep mucifer Jan 18 #29

I've been wondering what has happened to Princess. She used to be able to rein in Daddy Dearest a bit and surely Vinca Jan 18 #31

She won't do anything to slow the money boats docking at her shore. Attilatheblond Jan 19 #46

They are saying it MorbidButterflyTat Jan 18 #32

These "Why don't Democrats stop Republicans?" whines are boring. A milquetoast bash. betsuni Jan 19 #49

We need someone to write a strongly worded letter. doc03 Jan 18 #33

Democrats have said things like that and more but I am wondering JI7 Jan 18 #34

Democrats like us have been saying that for more than a decade. So has the Democratic minority in the Senate and the Martin68 Jan 18 #38

It's why.... RetiredParatrooper Jan 19 #42

Just three things. usonian Jan 19 #43

a great question samsingh Jan 19 #47

Some are. barbtries Jan 19 #48

Chris Murphy should be the Senate minority leader. Scrivener7 Jan 19 #55

Not a chance of that until the next Congress. maxsolomon Jan 19 #58

Yeah, I know. Scrivener7 Jan 19 #59

I was pretty bad at math and don't get the New Division Torchlight Jan 19 #50

They are saying it. maxsolomon Jan 19 #57