Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

senseandsensibility

(26,261 posts)

9. That is a common opinion

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #5)

Mon Jul 13, 2026, 03:36 PM

Monday

one which I may have shared with you until recently. However, it's a matter of degree. Andy Beshear gave a master class in how to respond yesterday for example. No one could accuse him of disrespecting the dead. However, there was no effusive praise, just one compliment about his stance on Ukraine and sympathy for his loved ones. Lavishing praise on a character like Graham that the base has strong feelings about can depress turnout and cause dissatisfaction with the party as a whole. We need a strong, unified base heading into these midterms.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

chowder66 cksmithy

24 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

David Rothschild has a good point about reaction to Graham's death [View all] senseandsensibility Monday OP

Frankly, ever Dem voter with a D incumbent in their state/district needs to look in the mirror RockRaven Monday #1

Definitely not a notable death IMO newdeal2 Monday #2

You were certainly right about the "lackey" thing. Grokenstein Monday #16

I don't want somebody who's "a bridge between Trump and the Senate". calimary Monday #23

Today, I heard interviews with Booker and Klobachar where they praised Graham for the person he is. Intractable Monday #3

It is not necessary to be so effusive! senseandsensibility Monday #4

A lot of them have been breathing the rarified air of the Senate for too long. Intractable Monday #8

Methane fumes ARE carcinogenic in extended exposure. BattleRow Monday #22

Would anyone really change their vote away from a Dem because of lack of denouncing of him? muriel_volestrangler Monday #5

That is a common opinion senseandsensibility Monday #9

Yes, Beshear may have given a very good response muriel_volestrangler Monday #11

Cory Booker..😠😠😠 Cherrycheeks Monday #6

What exactly did he say? senseandsensibility Monday #7

How great lindsay was. Cherrycheeks Monday #10

I like this take on it..... Delarage Monday #12

Hi, Delarage! 👋 littlemissmartypants Monday #13

Thanks! nt Delarage Monday #24

... littlemissmartypants Monday #14

Keith Boykin speaks the truth. OGBuzz Monday #15

Lindsay flipping 180 degrees literally overnight popsdenver Monday #19

Yup. Joinfortmill Monday #17

This message was self-deleted by its author Joinfortmill Monday #18

Would you please provide a link to this David Rothschild statement? Thx ancianita Monday #20

I've said this before. I'll insist on throwing incumbant democrats to the curb, when democrats ffr Monday #21