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5. What exactly should they do beyond what they've been doing since Nov 5?

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Why are Dems so quiet? I'm hearing ZERO response or pushback from them [View all] CousinIT Nov 20 OP

Spineless JoeBydun Nov 21 #1

Don't Be Calling Our Dems "Spineless".. you Cha Nov 21 #21

I agree bdamomma Nov 21 #73

Yeah, I hate this Bashiing our Dem Party... Cha Nov 21 #93

Maybe atreides1 Nov 21 #76

Who are you calling spineless? carpetbagger Nov 21 #24

Why do people say things like this? ismnotwasm Nov 21 #80

Yep. FoxNewsSucks Nov 21 #2

Letting them did their own graves ? Tribetime Nov 21 #3

Some truth to that newdeal2 Nov 21 #8

Keep on hoping HUAJIAO Nov 21 #15

Hope in one hand... k55f5r Nov 21 #82

A variation of that occurred to me NJCher Nov 21 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Scrivener7 Nov 21 #60

They have been kidnapped by space aliens dalton99a Nov 21 #4

Post removed Post removed Nov 21 #58

Jesus, give the woman a fcking break! mcar Nov 21 #70

What exactly should they do beyond what they've been doing since Nov 5? Silent Type Nov 21 #5

repukes are currently presenting their SHIT SHOW Skittles Nov 21 #6

Exactly. Like Obama said when Romney uttered something ridiculous, "Carry on Gubnor." Silent Type Nov 21 #10

Oh, ha. Never heard abot that. electric_blue68 Nov 21 #13

Famous moment from one of debates. Can't remember what Romney was saying, but he really Silent Type Nov 21 #14

"Please, proceed." Nt spooky3 Nov 21 #17

Obama: "Please proceed, Governor." eShirl Nov 21 #29

Exactly bdamomma Nov 21 #96

LOVING the Gaetz show Skittles Nov 21 #98

Why is Cory Booker voting for RFK Jr??? vapor2 Nov 21 #7

I missed that one Lulu KC Nov 21 #85

Maybe they don't know what to do. jalan48 Nov 21 #9

There seems to be a lack of leadership amongst The Third Doctor Nov 21 #11

They have the resources to Bettie Nov 21 #67

Maybe a lot is going on that is top secret. usonian Nov 21 #12

LOL Trust the plan! Fish700 Nov 21 #63

What exactly do you think they should be doing? onenote Nov 21 #16

with democracy dead there isn't a lot they can say but last one out please turn the lights out yaesu Nov 21 #18

Find the money to pay for recounts in the 7 swing states IbogaProject Nov 21 #19

Nubmess takes time, then watch out. Prairie_Seagull Nov 21 #20

There's plenty of pushback. lees1975 Nov 21 #22

Bravo NJCher Nov 21 #34

I hear you. Silver Gaia Nov 21 #41

Trump won, there's little they can do, radius777 Nov 21 #23

his cabinet picks are all Trump whores Skittles Nov 21 #25

True, but the reality is most of his picks will radius777 Nov 21 #35

in the end, repukes will goose step to Trump Skittles Nov 21 #36

Derailing the worst is not nothing! Silver Gaia Nov 21 #42

I don't watch much news Meowmee Nov 21 #26

Agree claudette Nov 21 #27

How do we know they aren't? Silver Gaia Nov 21 #30

Well claudette Nov 21 #32

Some are speaking out. Maybe not enough to ease fears, Silver Gaia Nov 21 #38

Claudette, I just noticed your avatar. Silver Gaia Nov 21 #40

Thanks for the timely and inspiring post. usonian Nov 21 #83

My thanks to you as well! Silver Gaia Nov 21 #95

Exactly! Thank-you! Blue_Roses Nov 21 #43

Thank you for the thank you. 🙂 Silver Gaia Nov 21 #44

I just love basic common Blue_Roses Nov 21 #46

"But I don't think we should expect to see any plans made public. That could spell disaster for said plans. IMHO." OldBaldy1701E Nov 21 #49

I see these as two different things, Silver Gaia Nov 21 #57

How can Democrats stop this? Elessar Zappa Nov 21 #37

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ John Shaft Nov 21 #45

Who's going to report on anything the Dems do? rubbersole Nov 21 #28

The press claudette Nov 21 #33

They do. Silver Gaia Nov 21 #39

Exactly. If a tree falls in a forest and no one hears it, does that mean it didn't make a sound. Midnight Writer Nov 21 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author JI7 Nov 21 #47

Because they have been mortally wounded. ramedy Nov 21 #48

ZOMBIES!!!11 RandiFan1290 Nov 21 #50

Take 5 minutes and listen to @Rep_Stansbury in there fighting the good fight CatWoman Nov 21 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author polichick Nov 21 #52

Kamala has earned a vacation in Hawaii. This is not on her. Scrivener7 Nov 21 #62

This message was self-deleted by its author polichick Nov 21 #68

Cruz didn't spend a grueling 3 months on the campaign trail. spooky3 Nov 21 #75

Most people do take a leave when they have just performed something with the emotional and physical toll Scrivener7 Nov 21 #89

Are you calling them? delisen Nov 21 #53

You're hearing precisely what the corporate media wants you to hear maxrandb Nov 21 #54

Maybe they're letting the GOP shoot themselves in the foot with these idiot nominees. Callie1979 Nov 21 #55

Don't worry, Merrick Garland's formulating a plan. sop Nov 21 #56

We just have to be patient RandiFan1290 Nov 21 #64

Right! This is not an episode of Law and Order, ya know!!!!! Just_Vote_Dem Nov 21 #66

Emptywheel says grasshopper! Or something like that.... Scrivener7 Nov 21 #91

Right on it. usonian Nov 21 #74

They probably feel helpless Thrill Nov 21 #59

Just don't tell me we're going to fall for the "They're doing what needs to be done behind the scenes!!!" crap again. Scrivener7 Nov 21 #61

+1 dalton99a Nov 21 #71

Nothing Democrats can say or do will change the reality we're dealing with. You know what will? The Vinca Nov 21 #65

Not true at all. If we concertedly attacked trumps ego, we could gain a lot of control. Scrivener7 Nov 21 #88

I mention President Musk every chance I get on other sites. He's still there. Vinca Nov 21 #92

That's good. But it needs to be everywhere. As in planted by bots. Scrivener7 Nov 21 #94

D Senators are working through the night getting judges approved mcar Nov 21 #69

What would you like them to do, and who in particular should be doing it? Ocelot II Nov 21 #77

Bot farms. DNC. Attack trump where it hurts. Flood the zone with shit that Scrivener7 Nov 21 #90

They did just get royally fucked by their own voters... Blue_Tires Nov 21 #78

Alpha male and female members of Congress should La Coliniere Nov 21 #79

I agree that it's frustrating, BUT... morillon Nov 21 #81

We'll see their true colors on inauguration day. How many show up. How many clap. How many hug him. Hotler Nov 21 #84

Agreed, we could really do with some leadership right about now 0rganism Nov 21 #86

Perhaps... sagetea Nov 21 #87

I mean it's Thanksgiving next week we're going to the holiday season Jk23 Nov 21 #97