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Joy's avatar

Democrats also lose the messaging war because they don't act like a team about it.

Every single one of them should go out there and no matter what is asked immediately pivot to the top priorities and actions of the Democratic party as a whole.

The Republicans have shown us how to do it.

Stop talking about the major media wish list and immediately pivot to compare and contrast and attack on all of our vital issues and points.

Every single one of them. Every single time they speak publicly, are interviewed for print, go on a podcast, Are interviewed by legacy media

I think you see the pattern.

They failed to do this every single time. And the Republicans have shown them how to do it for decades now.

It's time to uptake that strategy and deploy it mercilessly.

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Claire's avatar

Pete is the only one I see regularly. Sometime AOC and Jamie.

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MrsCQ's avatar

Pete is the best. Not only is Pete a fantastic communicator, what I especially love about him, is that he does not trash fellow Dems like some of the Dems. The Dems that trash fellow Dems on TV literally are doing the republicans work for them. I am not saying do not speak out against the Bob Mendendez types and get rid of them but Al Franken does comes to mind. He was one of the best in the Senate and the republicans wanted to oust him and the Dems screwed Al Franken over and we all lost from this. JMO

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Donna Lane's avatar

I too think of Al Franken every time a republican does something creepy or downright illegal and the GOP looks the other way! 🤬

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MrsCQ's avatar

Exactly. He was so good in the hearings.

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WJB Motown's avatar

Not working together and having a fractured media base has put the Democrats/progressives behind the 8-ball.. The sad fact is that the right wing used the Brookings Institute as the model for their think tank propaganda machine. Why has Ben not been a guest on Stephanie Miller for example.

If there was a solid foundation put together, why not purchase MSNBC???

There are more than enough progressive voices to make it work

The right is relentless with their messaging.. Progressives are shooting themselves in the foot by not remembering the saying.."Divide and Conquer".......which is what has been tragically happening.

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Sherry Daniels's avatar

Yes, I don't want to play the blame game too much, but 13% of Bernie's people voted for Trump in 2016. They were angry Hilary got the nomination instead of Bernie.

They voted with trump to teach the more moderate Dems a lesson...we need them. We were divided. There was an opened SCOTUS seat. Had Hilary won we could have had a 5 to 4 liberal leaning supreme Court.

Many of them voted for Trump in 2024 finding fault with Harris. Black lives matter didn't endorse Harris. We need to stick together on major issues, like the presidency and supreme Court. We can iron out our disagreements later.

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WJB Motown's avatar

All the points you make are so right on. Kamala did an amazing job in the short period of time she had. She should have had at least a year to do what she did in the 100plus days. That would have given the electorate a chance to really get to know how amazing she is.

Sadly......people have not listened to the harbinger writers giving the warnings.

Now, for better or worse we all are going to find out the hard way.........

The choice now is simple.......bend over for Maga or rise up,.join up together and form the resistance

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MrsCQ's avatar

Agree 💯. There are even "progressive" radio and TV voices out there trashing Dems. Either they don't seem to understand you have to win FIRST and then try to get things done or they don't care and want to burn it down or maybe it's just ratings - don't know. To be fair, I have stopped listening to any radio shows and gave up on Cable News in 2016. So maybe they stopped trashing but I seriously doubt it.

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WJB Motown's avatar

Stephanie Miller on Free Speech TV..........WCPT 820 online

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MrsCQ's avatar

I was an avid listener and went to Sexy Liberal Shows, including this last one. I am taking a break right now. She does not bash Dems but I am just checking MeidasTouch and Simon Rosenberg these days. Mostly listen to Christmas music while driving or walking. Oh I do listen to MeidasTouch podcasts while walking sometimes.

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WJB Motown's avatar

So you are a Steffhead........She has mentioned Meidas and today really gave it a plug. Totally what is needed right now......progressive media has to pull together. It is going to take a totally united, massive resistance movement

to face and stop a Trumptastrophy.

Are you going to buy a copy of "Church and Hate'? I listen to John Fugelsangs podcasts all the time..........going to get the pay-per-view for the Sexy Lib DC show..........Hal Sparks on his YOUTUBE channel ...soo good.

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MrsCQ's avatar

My husband listens to John Fugelsangs' show but my husband is also taking a break. He does still listen to a bit of John's show on his way home. I don't plan on buying John's book but my husband might. I am so glad Steph gave Meidas a plug today. I remember early on, they were on her show plugging their show.

I was at the Biden/Obama fundraiser and Jodi & Steph were two rows over and I went over to them. I said something like "true story ....". I sent her an email and she read it on the air. LOL

One of the issues I have with Steph is that she interrupts a lot. She has great guests on the show and her line up is so good. But she doesn't let the guests talk and it frustrates me. Malcolm just shouts over her and he wins that battle. LOL. He stresses me out some but dammit, he has been right each and every time. He has done her Sexy Liberal shows and is always so friendly. Glenn as well - actually everyone is great at her shows. We were all so optimistic that night.

I agree 💯 progressive radio has to pull together. Also, the Dem circular firing squad has to stop or at least be put on hold for now.

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WJB Motown's avatar

Thanks for taking the time to write the great posting. Totally in line with you on many points. I remember Steff from way back on Larry King interviews.

Like seeing Howard Stern on Letterman before getting the show.

I saved all the old LIFE mags from the 60s. Her name is mentioned, when her Dad was running for VP. She gets excited, from doing stand up comedy??.....but the heart is in the right place.

Malcolm Nance has predicted Trumpageddon for a long time......or the Musktastrophy.....it is here now. Nobody really paid heed.

John Fugelsang is so right on.....having grown up in a "fake Christian" environment......boarderline cult.....getting his book for me is a must.

I have to mention IHIPNEWS......everyday they put out an amazing podcast.

Jennifer and Angie are such heros......staying sane in Red state hell.

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MrsCQ's avatar

I don't remember Stephanie from Larry King Days but have been listening for a very long time but not as long as you! It pains me that Malcom is so spot on. I have never heard of IHIPNEWS. Oh dear. They are in a Red state. I don't think I could do it. Hope you have a Happy Holiday season Trump and MAGAs notwithstanding.

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WJB Motown's avatar

It was a long time ago........maybe not Larry King....but I saw her interviewed long before the current show.........

You should check out IHIPNEWS at least once. They are so smart, witty and funny. Two weeks ago the governor of California was on......it was a blast.

.......having grown up reading MAD every month...year after year.......that is where I am coming from

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Nick Sharpe's avatar

Let's vote on it, then we'll see what's in it

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Sherry Daniels's avatar

Very, very true

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