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JustAnotherGen

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27. It WAS Harris' turn

Reply to BBbats (Reply #21)

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 10:12 AM

Dec 2024

She was not a *dei* candidate.

And Sanders is too old. This messaging would not get me to the polls in 2026.

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I feel like the Democratic Party is shattered [View all] samplegirl Dec 2024 OP

I think some people have chosen to check out True Dough Dec 2024 #1

You are right about this, but there is more to the story... Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #40

My daughter lives in Lubbock, is in law enforcement duhneece Dec 2024 #59

I'm sure her situation was repeated all over the state and possibly across the nation. Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #64

these realities highlight the need for barbtries Dec 2024 #73

I live in rural Texas and you could not get my neighbors to vote Democrat walkingman Dec 2024 #90

Abandoning those areas and people won't change anything EdmondDantes_ Dec 2024 #101

I witnessed the entire South (12 states) go from Democratic to Republican in my lifetime. walkingman Dec 2024 #119

If requires funds to keep up all of those activities off-season. Local parties are limited. LeftInTX Dec 2024 #149

Good for her! samplegirl Dec 2024 #68

:( do you trust those people to protect her in a situation. onecaliberal Dec 2024 #82

Agree. Lack of local, grassroots recruiting and activies is our weakness. wnylib Dec 2024 #144

Traditional door to door canvassing is very difficult in rural areas. The Democratic party focuses on door to door LeftInTX Dec 2024 #150

There weren't even political ads in my county wnylib Dec 2024 #155

I understand about bdamomma Dec 2024 #75

We already know what's going on. We don't need headlines, news cables or on line newssources anymore. we KNOW msfiddlestix Dec 2024 #136

Totally bdamomma Dec 2024 #148

Fair Point, quite true. It just goes to my underlying conviction currently, there's eff all any of us can do about it, msfiddlestix Dec 2024 #166

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2024 #111

Yep that is where I am right now. At least I don't live OnDoutside Dec 2024 #115

I feel like the Democratic party gab13by13 Dec 2024 #2

Agree About AOC WiVoter Dec 2024 #33

Another agree on AOC Strelnikov_ Dec 2024 #77

I've been saying this over and over. ItsjustMe Dec 2024 #81

I say the same samplegirl Dec 2024 #89

Turns out old white men aren't the smartest anything in the room. onecaliberal Dec 2024 #113

Pelosi's Rebl2 Dec 2024 #88

can't agree enough about AOC -- she is our most powerful natural political talent cadoman Dec 2024 #92

AOC is bypassed because she's a threat to the 1%'s ownership of this country. Oneironaut Dec 2024 #95

I agree on both counts. yardwork Dec 2024 #105

Me cilla4progress Dec 2024 #116

Not shattered..... Lovie777 Dec 2024 #3

They better smarten up PDQ Historic NY Dec 2024 #4

trump promised everything to everyone and did it way more than Dems LymphocyteLover Dec 2024 #6

Unfortunately, we prob need to put kerouac2 Dec 2024 #12

We have those all over N.E. Ohio samplegirl Dec 2024 #16

I agree Samplegirl... Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #44

Drove thru Pa. kerouac2 Dec 2024 #52

The Democratic Party in Ohio is practically non existent! Diamond_Dog Dec 2024 #53

We had a schism in 2016 between HRC and Bernie supporters Arazi Dec 2024 #128

Totally agree. snot Dec 2024 #147

You are right to some degree MuchBetterThanThis Dec 2024 #35

I have lost so many friends in the real life that I had to just cut out of my life. samplegirl Dec 2024 #85

Walz has a plumber's look but his record was pretty far left cadoman Dec 2024 #100

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2024 #120

"Normal people" displacedvermoter Dec 2024 #125

We need a "dirty deeds" PAC. The GOP uses PACs mostly to push memes and click bait. LeftInTX Dec 2024 #152

More like our messaging isn't getting through because it's not loud enough and spoken enough times oldmanlynn Dec 2024 #48

The special interest groups are going to have to take a seat. BannonsLiver Dec 2024 #137

So who are you throwing out of the tent, then? Blue_Tires Dec 2024 #164

Nope, not shattered. Patton French Dec 2024 #5

I agree about voter suppression. I think that's what tipped the election to the repukes. Diamond_Dog Dec 2024 #67

Yup yup and yup Clouds Passing Dec 2024 #76

It was the internet- and alternative journalists womanofthehills Dec 2024 #135

What happened to all the marches after Nov 5th? LeftInTX Dec 2024 #153

It's a party in transition. Baitball Blogger Dec 2024 #7

Its rarely been cohesive now I do believe it's taking a little down time... MiHale Dec 2024 #8

True look at all the infighting samplegirl Dec 2024 #18

All we have to do JustAnotherGen Dec 2024 #25

That's what I'm doing mcar Dec 2024 #56

Come on "shattered" we lost by a few thousand votes in seven swing states. Incumbent doc03 Dec 2024 #9

I think D. U. samplegirl Dec 2024 #19

I think people are just burned out. I get tired of all doc03 Dec 2024 #39

Any video with Trump in the title, I now ignore. ItsjustMe Dec 2024 #87

Gods, yes buzzycrumbhunger Dec 2024 #104

Part of that problem is DU's older demographic. intheflow Dec 2024 #42

I lurked for 15 years and finally joined. MotownPgh Dec 2024 #91

I don't like the jury system. I "don't serve on juries" is in my profile. LeftInTX Dec 2024 #156

As you note, they barely won Strelnikov_ Dec 2024 #99

shattered, may be a poor choice of words.disconnecting Democratic underground, which we never had b samplegirl Dec 2024 #107

Lurked for years found the site in Bushes first term Woodwizard Dec 2024 #161

Agreed. The MSM and others are convincing the Democratic Party that it is broken. yellow dahlia Dec 2024 #122

If I want to see the Democratic Party dumped on, I'll rely on the NY Times. (nt) Paladin Dec 2024 #10

A leader Escape Dec 2024 #11

Or, maybe, just maybe some of us need to stop wishing for some magic hero to show up and do what we need to do ourselves Attilatheblond Dec 2024 #29

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Yes. We need to build a grassroots based on our values, not just a candidate.nt Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #47

Shattered sounds like a media headline Macrophylla Dec 2024 #13

Wait - VP Harris JustAnotherGen Dec 2024 #24

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You don't see me at all JustAnotherGen Dec 2024 #49

Name the "republicanenablingcorporatedemocrats" and give concrete specific examples each person emulatorloo Dec 2024 #157

Shattered? No JustAnotherGen Dec 2024 #14

Kamala Harris is very legitimately a "woman of color." MineralMan Dec 2024 #50

She identifies as Black JustAnotherGen Dec 2024 #79

No doubt you do. MineralMan Dec 2024 #84

The problem is no longer about how the dems can win lostnfound Dec 2024 #15

This is why we need to unite again samplegirl Dec 2024 #20

That's why JustAnotherGen Dec 2024 #26

THIS!!! nt Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #51

I started January 2017 JustAnotherGen Dec 2024 #62

Agreed. I am concerned about what will be left in four years. yellow dahlia Dec 2024 #121

Until we have a media outlet that has our back ... LSparkle Dec 2024 #17

All the more reason to find samplegirl Dec 2024 #22

FreeSpeechTV Horseshoeluck Dec 2024 #108

Right - we need more independent media. yellow dahlia Dec 2024 #123

I.wish..... BBbats Dec 2024 #21

You don't JustAnotherGen Dec 2024 #23

It WAS Harris' turn JustAnotherGen Dec 2024 #27

She definitely was not. jimfields33 Dec 2024 #31

Most Democrats are moderates. murielm99 Dec 2024 #72

How do you deal with that? ItsjustMe Dec 2024 #93

Sanders ran for President twice and was unable to win a primary. emulatorloo Dec 2024 #167

the legislature is evenly divided bigtree Dec 2024 #28

Don't write the eulogy yet. JohnnyRingo Dec 2024 #32

Frustrated and exhausted for sure. NewHendoLib Dec 2024 #34

We won some close senate races (AZ and MI) and gained House seats Buckeyeblue Dec 2024 #36

Disagree JustAnotherGen Dec 2024 #54

Taking care of worker is not enough. A person is a whole person, not a only a worker delisen Dec 2024 #65

My argument is more nuanced than that Buckeyeblue Dec 2024 #118

I hear you. delisen Dec 2024 #134

im staying to be a thorn in the side in the upcoming pris and two years . AllaN01Bear Dec 2024 #37

Many were run out, plus the board's far older on average & there certainly isn't much, if any, new young blood joining. Celerity Dec 2024 #38

We've been talking here for 20 years or whatever Jarqui Dec 2024 #41

I completely get this... Trueblue Texan Dec 2024 #60

I was asking some of these same questions in a post yesterday. yellow dahlia Dec 2024 #126

Thread winner. Boomerproud Dec 2024 #132

We don't have to be focused on politics all the time JI7 Dec 2024 #43

I felt this way as well but we have to remember oldmanlynn Dec 2024 #46

The Dem message was weak and all over the place. It didn't focus nearly enough on what's pissing off many people. paleotn Dec 2024 #57

We also cant have our messaging solely. oldmanlynn Dec 2024 #83

We still get 200+ replies on some posts. Where you been? paleotn Dec 2024 #55

"Taking credit for what we do" is a start. yellow dahlia Dec 2024 #127

It is the calm Karch Dec 2024 #58

I took a break from the crazy Woodwizard Dec 2024 #61

Mix of Demograpgics and maybe we lost some w Bernie IbogaProject Dec 2024 #63

Sometimes the bad guys win, sometimes Justice does not prevail, Quiet Em Dec 2024 #66

I think, unfortunately, that events... S/V Loner Dec 2024 #69

I am still here barbtries Dec 2024 #70

Thank Goodness samplegirl Dec 2024 #103

i for one am staying off cept for an occasdional check in samnsara Dec 2024 #71

I see this and I think, "Oh, Putin is loving reading this while he eats his cornflakes." Lulu KC Dec 2024 #74

Putin must really have a lot of time on his hands Hope22 Dec 2024 #94

He has friends who do it for him and pass on the highlights Lulu KC Dec 2024 #97

I'd love to send him a little message!! 🤣😁 Hope22 Dec 2024 #110

. ItsjustMe Dec 2024 #78

more headless than shattered cadoman Dec 2024 #80

Media is just plain no good! samplegirl Dec 2024 #117

TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS BootOutTheGoons Dec 2024 #146

Weak, geriatric, and unable to adapt Cthulu on call Dec 2024 #86

We put everything we had in this election Keepthesoulalive Dec 2024 #96

I don't think so Jilly_in_VA Dec 2024 #98

If we are shattered, much of it is our own fault for being complacent & overconfident about beating Trump. elocs Dec 2024 #102

1. the Democratic leadership didn't address the top issue of several of my family members. Tetrachloride Dec 2024 #106

We, Democrats, have the problem of understanding the complexity of legislation, Bluethroughu Dec 2024 #109

It isn't the Democratic party that is shattered, but the country who has accepted the sociopath, sexist, racist garbage JohnSJ Dec 2024 #112

Shattered is an apt term. cilla4progress Dec 2024 #114

Judging the state of the Democtatic Party ibegurpard Dec 2024 #124

Many were driven away. They tried to get rid of me too, but I'm stubborn. GPV Dec 2024 #129

I feel like we are a sleeping giant just awaking from a deep slumber. delisen Dec 2024 #130

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You make some good points. Abolishinist Dec 2024 #154

Huh? hurl Dec 2024 #162

It's not just any lost election. Speaking for myself and close friends/fam, we're demoralized beyond description msfiddlestix Dec 2024 #133

The system is broken. They deliberately sabotaged it with huge spigots of cash. CrispyQ Dec 2024 #138

"I feel like the Democratic Party is shattered" J_William_Ryan Dec 2024 #139

There was no jury system in the old days BWdem4life Dec 2024 #140

Yep...I won't even do jury duty. My experience was constantly reviewing posts. I would be in the middle of posting LeftInTX Dec 2024 #158

We've been living in an Oligarchy for awhile and most Americans can't see it. jalan48 Dec 2024 #141

I don't get your post. LudwigPastorius Dec 2024 #142

Don't. Iggo Dec 2024 #143

We're all angry, dejected and betrayed. Initech Dec 2024 #145

I share your sentiments!! Never give up, never give in!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2024 #151

Nah, just taking some time off. We'll all be back fighting the Trump mindset, before you know it. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2024 #159

We need to find an sabbat hunter Dec 2024 #160

They'll do well in midterms and win the next presidential election. It's politics. betsuni Dec 2024 #163

Oy vey William769 Dec 2024 #165