On one of the subtopics today: I think it’s a mistake to think of ‘affordability’ and any other issue as this-or-that. How about Jon Ossoff’s approach (which I think has the added advantage of being correct): “ you can’t afford gas, groceries, healthcare BECAUSE OF the graft, BECAUSE OF the oligarchs etc etc”.
Ossof is a rising Democratic star. Get him re-elected and stand back. He will distinguish himself in the Senate en route to becoming a President who will prove to be as impactful and historic as Barack Obama.
There are some elected and hoping to be elected Dems that have been quite good at connecting what the White House and its enablers are doing to the ‘affordability crisis’ but not nearly enough of them.
It’s an easy connection to make, one that will resonate and a message that many people understand. I don’t know why it’s not a party wide talking point.
It’s not being utilized party-wide because Democratic leadership only cares about its donors and Israel, let’s get real here 😂
I 100% agree with Brian on his strategy but in order for it to happen, we’d need new leaders and new other Dem electeds that want this too.
I heard someone say something yesterday that made sense. When Biden had the road blocks of Manchin & Sinema, we all hated them two but those two were also covering for many others that weren’t willing to take arrows that agreed with them. Until, we know who those other elected Dems are, we’ll still be where we are because it sure feels like the Dem Party really wants to lose. What else explains it?!
Ken Martin should definitely do this. Here's another idea:
The next Democratic presidential candidate should agree to a big 60 Minutes interview on the condition that it's with Bari Weiss herself.
My hypothesis is that Bari is simply not a very smart person, but is also way too confident in her abilities as a journalist. She would not be able to resist this temptation. I think someone like JB Pritzker or Pet Buttigieg could absolutely steamroll her. While doing it, they should interject with "leave this part in" and "don't cut this part, it's important." I can only dream.
First off, the democratic establishment needs to be scrubbed from top to bottom of those who don’t want to play ball and step into the here and now. It’s a whole different game and they’re not even interested in learning how to play it! As far as Martin goes, I was never a fan. Then they made David Hogg a VP and I thought okay some balance, but then they treated him like he was just some punk kid who doesn’t have a clue and put all their eggs in Martins basket…how’s that workin out! Big mistake Hogg knows what he’s doing! He’s smart, empathetic, has vision, integrity for miles and a very bright future!This party needs to start getting behind the right people! And maybe the democratic leadership, all aspects of it should have a subscription to Off Message and other likeminded publications so they can pop the bubble they live in and see that there are great ideas past the nose on their own faces and it shouldn’t just be their way or the highway!
I’d love to see this happen. It’s long, long past time Dems started fighting back against what the GOP is now instead of hoping that if they pull their punches Republicans will hopefully, maybe, one day respect those norms of the past.
The DNC itself has nothing to lose by going low, fighting fire with fire might actually inspire some voters to reengage with party.
Yes, yes, and more yes. Unfortunately as Brian knows, Martin will never have the spine or the instincts that would be needed to do this. I have been banging the gong about what a mistake it was choosing him over Wikler. Now let's see the DNC read the room and rectify that mistake. My fear is (as I have said in previous comments) Martin's strategy is to hang on by his fingernails until the election and then (if despite him) the Dems prevail he'll take a victory lap on MSNOW and declare himself a genius.
He's already taking victory laps for the Democratic wins - like it's his genius vs. Trump's idiocracy. Go see his interview with Jon Favreau on POD Save America. He's disgusting there.
Yeah, I don't think Jon was letting him get away with tooting his own horn the way Rachel Maddow or Chris Hayes would. I would love to see him with Tim Miller, who would laugh in his face.
The GOP response to Virginia's redistricting tells the story: they rely on our goodness and decency. Our lack of will is built into everything they do and they will continue to take until we grab their greedy hand.
Listening to Ken Martin on Pod Save America, I actually could buy his defense of spending early and taking on some present debt in order to build infrastructure and not just spend on TV ads in the last three months. But his explanations of not releasing the report, mostly boiling down to not wanting to look back with an election upcoming, were just dumb.
If he'd released the report when it was done, we'd all be done talking about it. Instead, now people are obsessing on it because it's a broken campaign promise and looks like a coverup. Plus, people don't trust the leaders that got us into this mess to assess what went wrong and lead us out of it. Why trust you after how much you fucked up the last 10 years?
I'm tired of being "represented" by people who gladly hand over our lunch money when Republicans demand it from them. I don't know how long it will take but this party needs a complete refresher so that when lunch money is demanded the Swift answer is an uppercut to the jaw.
This was EXACTLY my thought when I saw the interview was edited. Taking their big fat bribe as precedent.
And don’t the viewers also have a cause of action for fraud?
On one of the subtopics today: I think it’s a mistake to think of ‘affordability’ and any other issue as this-or-that. How about Jon Ossoff’s approach (which I think has the added advantage of being correct): “ you can’t afford gas, groceries, healthcare BECAUSE OF the graft, BECAUSE OF the oligarchs etc etc”.
Oh yeah, and yes! Sue ‘em!
Ossof is a rising Democratic star. Get him re-elected and stand back. He will distinguish himself in the Senate en route to becoming a President who will prove to be as impactful and historic as Barack Obama.
There are some elected and hoping to be elected Dems that have been quite good at connecting what the White House and its enablers are doing to the ‘affordability crisis’ but not nearly enough of them.
It’s an easy connection to make, one that will resonate and a message that many people understand. I don’t know why it’s not a party wide talking point.
It’s not being utilized party-wide because Democratic leadership only cares about its donors and Israel, let’s get real here 😂
I 100% agree with Brian on his strategy but in order for it to happen, we’d need new leaders and new other Dem electeds that want this too.
I heard someone say something yesterday that made sense. When Biden had the road blocks of Manchin & Sinema, we all hated them two but those two were also covering for many others that weren’t willing to take arrows that agreed with them. Until, we know who those other elected Dems are, we’ll still be where we are because it sure feels like the Dem Party really wants to lose. What else explains it?!
Forget about everything else. Look at that photo. He's at least doubled in width since he moved into the WH
Ken Martin should definitely do this. Here's another idea:
The next Democratic presidential candidate should agree to a big 60 Minutes interview on the condition that it's with Bari Weiss herself.
My hypothesis is that Bari is simply not a very smart person, but is also way too confident in her abilities as a journalist. She would not be able to resist this temptation. I think someone like JB Pritzker or Pet Buttigieg could absolutely steamroll her. While doing it, they should interject with "leave this part in" and "don't cut this part, it's important." I can only dream.
Yes, Dems should sue CBS and also boycott CBS. After Survivor’s over, there won’t be any reason to watch. Boycott Paramount as well.
This is blackout Monday. May Day. May Day. Don’t shop. Stay off the big apps.
First off, the democratic establishment needs to be scrubbed from top to bottom of those who don’t want to play ball and step into the here and now. It’s a whole different game and they’re not even interested in learning how to play it! As far as Martin goes, I was never a fan. Then they made David Hogg a VP and I thought okay some balance, but then they treated him like he was just some punk kid who doesn’t have a clue and put all their eggs in Martins basket…how’s that workin out! Big mistake Hogg knows what he’s doing! He’s smart, empathetic, has vision, integrity for miles and a very bright future!This party needs to start getting behind the right people! And maybe the democratic leadership, all aspects of it should have a subscription to Off Message and other likeminded publications so they can pop the bubble they live in and see that there are great ideas past the nose on their own faces and it shouldn’t just be their way or the highway!
I’d love to see this happen. It’s long, long past time Dems started fighting back against what the GOP is now instead of hoping that if they pull their punches Republicans will hopefully, maybe, one day respect those norms of the past.
The DNC itself has nothing to lose by going low, fighting fire with fire might actually inspire some voters to reengage with party.
Yes, yes, and more yes. Unfortunately as Brian knows, Martin will never have the spine or the instincts that would be needed to do this. I have been banging the gong about what a mistake it was choosing him over Wikler. Now let's see the DNC read the room and rectify that mistake. My fear is (as I have said in previous comments) Martin's strategy is to hang on by his fingernails until the election and then (if despite him) the Dems prevail he'll take a victory lap on MSNOW and declare himself a genius.
He's already taking victory laps for the Democratic wins - like it's his genius vs. Trump's idiocracy. Go see his interview with Jon Favreau on POD Save America. He's disgusting there.
Yeah, I don't think Jon was letting him get away with tooting his own horn the way Rachel Maddow or Chris Hayes would. I would love to see him with Tim Miller, who would laugh in his face.
He’s incompetent! Got to go!
The GOP response to Virginia's redistricting tells the story: they rely on our goodness and decency. Our lack of will is built into everything they do and they will continue to take until we grab their greedy hand.
I read this sentence…”it’s not right versus left, it’s people versus power!”
We need a new party, sorry
What is wrong with this?
Listening to Ken Martin on Pod Save America, I actually could buy his defense of spending early and taking on some present debt in order to build infrastructure and not just spend on TV ads in the last three months. But his explanations of not releasing the report, mostly boiling down to not wanting to look back with an election upcoming, were just dumb.
If he'd released the report when it was done, we'd all be done talking about it. Instead, now people are obsessing on it because it's a broken campaign promise and looks like a coverup. Plus, people don't trust the leaders that got us into this mess to assess what went wrong and lead us out of it. Why trust you after how much you fucked up the last 10 years?
What a boneheaded decision.
Brian Beutler for DNC chair!
My thoughts precisely. FIRE WITH FIRE, PEOPLE, in this and every other way!!!
Release the autopsy if you want me to vote.
I'm tired of being "represented" by people who gladly hand over our lunch money when Republicans demand it from them. I don't know how long it will take but this party needs a complete refresher so that when lunch money is demanded the Swift answer is an uppercut to the jaw.