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demmiblue

(38,077 posts) Fri Feb 14, 2025, 05:08 PM Feb 14

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Cheri Jacobus: I keep saying Dems need to do a daily briefing on Capitol Hill and fill the void, fact check the WH. [View all]

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I think this is a great idea!

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Cheri Jacobus: I keep saying Dems need to do a daily briefing on Capitol Hill and fill the void, fact check the WH. [View all] demmiblue Feb 14 OP

k and r BoRaGard Feb 14 #1

Perhaps it's a bit premature. Let the house burn down some more. dalton99a Feb 14 #2

So glad you put the sarcasm emoji! AllyCat Feb 14 #39

As if a daily briefing will stop it mdbl Feb 15 #57

I see nothing wrong with the idea senseandsensibility Feb 14 #3

You have to make it a dog and pony show, with PissAzz BoRaGard Feb 14 #5

Make it a reality TV show...then the Media will cover it... haele Feb 15 #60

Push it out to social media. Who watches legacy media anymore. Nt Phoenix61 Feb 14 #8

The people who need to hear it most. Joinfortmill Feb 14 #42

If Pete talks enough well deserved trash, it could make for just the kind of infotainment that can get coverage. Lucky Luciano Feb 14 #21

Maybe it depends on which shows one watches. ShazzieB Feb 14 #22

Yes, it is the daytime shows senseandsensibility Feb 14 #25

Definitely agree that the daytime shows should be showing live footage of the protests. ShazzieB Feb 14 #37

Best use of Pete. aocommunalpunch Feb 14 #4

A Substack writer wrote the speech they should give from the Capital steps LearnedHand Feb 14 #6

Only one problem, there is no such unity in the Democratic Party. n/t malthaussen Feb 14 #17

Trump ran a f'ing "shadow government" for four years and fed Fox his unadulterated BS daily. CincyDem Feb 14 #7

I agree with this statement. LisaM Feb 14 #24

Kick SheltieLover Feb 14 #9

I think it is a very good idea - We need a strong and Ars Longa Feb 14 #10

Yes to that Rebl2 Feb 14 #11

Traverse City, MI has internet. Pete can speak from anywhere. And he has the ability to analyze from anywhere. Attilatheblond Feb 15 #64

name it, "Live from the Capitol" onethatcares Feb 14 #12

I keep agreeing. marble falls Feb 14 #13

Yes. Superb idea. It applies FACET for counterpropaganda; Buttigieg is a very clear communicator Bernardo de La Paz Feb 14 #14

Agree malaise Feb 14 #15

The Democrats need to take a leaf from Parliamentary Democracies... malthaussen Feb 14 #16

Great idea! Hope22 Feb 14 #18

Great idea. Excellent choice of messenger Raven123 Feb 14 #19

Yes Yes Yes!! TY & Cheri Jacobs! Cha Feb 14 #20

I agree 100% and Pete is the one to do it. MizLibby Feb 14 #23

I've been saying this forever! The Dems tried to do this today, apparently. Scrivener7 Feb 14 #26

I love this idea!! karin_sj Feb 14 #27

Great idea and Pete is the perfect person for the job. LoisB Feb 14 #28

It's a battle plan! Aussie105 Feb 14 #29

Completely agree. Paladin Feb 14 #30

It should be on social media as a quick hit. Ursus Arctos Feb 14 #31

I agree, and don't forget to include X because there are still millions of Dems on X red dog 1 Feb 14 #34

Thank you. Ursus Arctos Feb 14 #36

Agree Figarosmom Feb 14 #32

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Bluetus Feb 14 #33

K&R red dog 1 Feb 14 #35

ASAP Evolve Dammit Feb 14 #38

THIS !!! This is actionable and impactful why the f**k isn't the DNC doing this already !!! uponit7771 Feb 14 #40

This!!!! Joinfortmill Feb 14 #41

Excellent idea, excellent communicator mr715 Feb 14 #43

Great..Great Idea and ellise Feb 14 #44

I don't know if Pete wants bagimin Feb 14 #45

We do have Rachel, and Chris....it would have to serve MadameButterfly Feb 15 #53

Yes for sure! Meowmee Feb 14 #46

this is so shockingly obvious i can't believe no one has (at least to my knowledge) suggested it already Takket Feb 14 #47

He's one of the few Dems who seem to know about messaging. kerry-is-my-prez Feb 14 #48

I love this idea, but HighFired49 Feb 14 #49

Put it on radio too so all the tradesmen can listen while they work ! Bigerhalf Feb 15 #50

I agree BlueKota Feb 15 #51

Great idea! SunSeeker Feb 15 #52

Dear Dems. This will help your fundraising. lostnfound Feb 15 #54

OUTSTANDING!!! ScubaSteve Feb 15 #55

Knock, knoc, knock onethatcares Feb 15 #56

K & R..........!!! Ars Longa Feb 15 #58

yes he's a voice of sanity 4catsmom Feb 15 #59

I follow him on Bluesky... IthinkThereforeIAM Feb 15 #61

Yes yes yes Taraman Feb 15 #62

Daily "briefing"? How about a daily strike w/major roads shut down. nt TBF Feb 15 #63

Media won't cover it. And when they don't, Blame Democrats! betsuni Feb 15 #65

a rare k& r from me. AllaN01Bear Feb 15 #66