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ancianita

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

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 08:59 PM

Nov 10

I don't know what I want them to do other than, somehow, hold a daily press conference. Alternate AOC and Jasmine Crockett and other strong progressives. Every day, like clockwork.

Here's a suggestion:
Why complain here about daily press conferences when you can email or call AOC, Jasmine, Schumer, Jeffries to lodge your daily presser suggestion, and that you speak for at least 213 Democrats who recommended daily pressers. You get back what you put into it. And where. Maybe those 213 can pitch in and distribute the effort.

If Democrats don't check their independent sources, they can miss even the weekly pressers.
I just got all these on YouTube. Took 10 minutes. Pretty easily. You might also keep a daily log of which Democratic leaders show up on CSPAN channels (tv or YouTube), and nightly cable news.
I see them every single day and night.

Senate Democratic Leadership Press Conference 09/03/2025
Senate Democratic Leadership Press Conference 09/09/2025
Senate Democratic Leadership Press Conference 09/16/2025
Senate Democratic Leadership Press Conference 09/30/2025

October 20, 2025: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Senators Patty Murray, and Brian Schatz spoke to reporters
October 28, 2025: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and others held a press conference.

LIVE: House Leaders Hold Weekly Press Conferences (Sept …

October 6, 2025: House Minority Leader Jeffries News Conference on Government Shutdown
October 14, 2025: House Democratic Leaders Hold News Conference on Day 15 of Shutdown
October 21, 2025: House Democratic Leader Jeffries & Dems Hold News Conference on Gov't Shutdown Day 22
October 29, 2025: House Democratic Leader Jeffries Holds News Conference on Day 30 of Federal Shutdown
October 30, 2025: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability

November 5, 2025: House Democratic Leaders Hold News Conference
November 8, 2025: House Minority Leader Jeffries Holds News Conference on Day 41 of Government Shutdown
November 9, 2025: Senate Democratic Leader Schumer Speaks on the Senate floor

If your frustration is about how much work you'd have to do to find out what Democrats do daily, maybe check your effort level daily. Looks pretty easy to see that they're out there daily.
This post took me 15 mins to collect data and write.
Finding a Democratic presser daily would probably take you a minute on YouTube...or
Like this one today posted by Rhiannon12866:
https://democraticunderground.com/132160233

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Okay, I'll go into the lion's den... [View all] OneGrassRoot Nov 10 OP

Right on Easterncedar Nov 10 #1

Let me rec and second AKwannabe Nov 10 #39

The OP is perfectly stated Bluetus Nov 10 #86

How about we replace Schumer for a start, then move on from there. dem4decades Nov 10 #2

I received two pieces of marketing mail on Saturday. Frasier Balzov Nov 10 #4

😂😂😂😂 Well done. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #6

Instead, we're just left with the image shelshaw Nov 10 #16

Yes. Replacing Schumer has to happen. yellow dahlia Nov 10 #45

"I don't care if NYC doesn't represent the whole country. The Mamdani template should be used." J_William_Ryan Nov 10 #3

How about a leader that inspires the base? Can we have that? dem4decades Nov 10 #7

Here I thought that the Mamdani victory gab13by13 Nov 10 #13

He didn't win because he was a democratic socialist misanthrope Nov 10 #87

We should have leaders who truly represent us Grim Chieftain Nov 10 #42

My idea for leader is Chris van Hollen. yellow dahlia Nov 10 #49

Great answer, thank you. dem4decades Nov 10 #50

I understand that is the counter and appreciate the respectful reply. OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #9

How do you think Schumer plays across America? dem4decades Nov 10 #11

Well, if AOC runs against him, if he runs, gab13by13 Nov 10 #14

I'm not saying AOC should be the leader either, but someone? dem4decades Nov 10 #19

I am a strong supporter of Murphy. He is a great communicator. yellow dahlia Nov 10 #52

Are you asking me? I don't think he inspires confidence in the majority of the base... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #15

Unrec LearnedHand Nov 10 #62

Kick! Clouds Passing Nov 10 #5

Well said. A clear, concise and consistent message is needed. Watch and learn from Bernie Raven123 Nov 10 #8

Also well said. Thank you. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #10

There was a time when Republicans had no overwhelming power. avebury Nov 10 #12

I agree with you in principle. The Republicks had their plan, plus........... mjvpi Nov 10 #33

I like the idea of a daily presser at a specific time. Hope22 Nov 10 #17

That did work well in Illinois. murielm99 Nov 10 #20

That's what they pay the dozens of kacekwl Nov 10 #21

If they don't know how to capitalize on the (essentially free) use of social media... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #29

The Dems need to publicize it! Hope22 Nov 10 #23

Social media, especially YouTube... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #27

Also we can't just be reactive, hoping folks recoil at the GOP so hard they vote Dem Arazi Nov 10 #18

And yet the orange monster has recently doubled down on his threats to SS and Medicare. Hope22 Nov 10 #26

i depend on social security and medicare, rampartd Nov 10 #57

These are all great suggestions FakeNoose Nov 10 #22

YES! They most certainly are! OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #30

I don't think that it's a matter of being "progressive" other than being a great communicator w/a great message Jbraybarten Nov 10 #24

Not sure how I feel about that... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #31

What I'm saying isn't about a progressive or centrist message, but that we need to have good messengers & good messaging Jbraybarten Nov 10 #37

Yes we do. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #41

yeah Jbraybarten Nov 10 #58

Thank you OneGrasRoot. Just so you know, Kieth Olbermann, someone who knows something about flashman13 Nov 10 #25

Agree 100% n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #35

Another perspective Freddie Nov 10 #28

Be FOR something Wild blueberry Nov 10 #32

K&R spanone Nov 10 #34

"Make good trouble." BarbD Nov 10 #36

Yes - they should be at the microphones KT2000 Nov 10 #38

This. Thank you. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #40

I agree - Dems need to be in front of the microphone constantly. There are some other great messengers, yellow dahlia Nov 10 #43

I agree w/everyone you mentioned. We DO have some great people... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #46

I'm going to start writing (more) letters and encourage them to do just what you said. n/t yellow dahlia Nov 10 #54

Your 4 cents worth is quite impressive to me. Prairie_Seagull Nov 10 #44

That's very kind of you, and I agree with your points as well. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #47

A bunch of COPIUM bullshit Mr.WeRP Nov 10 #48

.... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #51

If you cared, you would stop trying to justify what the Democrats just did. Mr.WeRP Nov 10 #53

Two things: H2O Man Nov 10 #61

I've been fighting the fight for as long if not longer Mr.WeRP Nov 10 #64

Ah, I see... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #67

Gracious. H2O Man Nov 10 #72

Hmmmm.... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #63

Maybe I misunderstood your post but this part in particular Mr.WeRP Nov 10 #66

I'm obviously not communicating well (not a new development...lol) OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #68

Ok, I apologize. Clearly did not understand your intent. Mr.WeRP Nov 10 #69

Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Nov 10 #73

I think you completely misread what OneGrassRoot is saying. Scrivener7 Nov 10 #80

Fight JCMach1 Nov 10 #55

YES ms.pamela Nov 10 #56

Thank you! H2O Man Nov 10 #59

... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #65

Preach it! LearnedHand Nov 10 #60

"I/WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO FIGURE IT OUT." OldBaldy1701E Nov 10 #70

We shouldn't have to figure out.. OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #75

Oh, I agree with you. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 10 #76

Exactly. These programs have been financially supported by the people. Hope22 Nov 10 #79

I agree totally, BUT... Wednesdays Nov 10 #71

Say what you will about Cuomo, but during Covid, when no one else was out there Scrivener7 Nov 10 #78

Yes I do! n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #84

My point is to bypass them... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #81

Exactly! happy feet Nov 10 #74

Agree with every point. SO well said! Scrivener7 Nov 10 #77

They do! Google daily press democrats! Tesha Nov 10 #82

It's not being done effectively then... OneGrassRoot Nov 10 #83

Love it! Joinfortmill Nov 10 #85

My 2 cents... Question: Wasn't the Nov 4 landslide win enough to prove that Democrats are doing the work? ancianita Nov 10 #88

Well, that was unnecessarily condescending AF... OneGrassRoot Nov 11 #89

You take offense where not intended. I hear you. I just offered some factual context to consider. ancianita Nov 11 #95

I can think of MANY e.g.'s. snot Nov 14 #96

Hmm... 2naSalit Nov 11 #90

I agree... OneGrassRoot Nov 11 #91

We don't elect the best and brightest. We elect NewHendoLib Nov 11 #92

THAT is an excellent point. Thank you. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 11 #93

Don't know why they haven't been doing this. yardwork Nov 11 #94