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LearnedHand

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6. A Substack writer wrote the speech they should give from the Capital steps

Fri Feb 14, 2025, 05:19 PM

Feb 14

https://quartzevelyn.substack.com/p/i-wrote-the-speech-chuck-schumer

Good morning.

I’m joined by every member of the Senate Democratic leadership. We are here today as one party, united in opposition to Donald Trump. Over the last 24 hours, my caucus in the Senate has met with the entire House Democratic Caucus led by Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. We are in total united agreement—our party will stand in opposition to Trump’s tyrannical regime. This is a president who operates outside the law. There is no compromise, no business as usual with an aspiring dictator.

The Democrats are the party of governance, and it’s with deep deliberation that we’ve come to the sobering conclusion that any cabinet or judicial nominee, any piece of legislation that we sign on to—is complicit in Trump’s bad-faith effort to destroy government and enrich himself and billionaires like Elon Musk. Therefore, Democrats will be voting “NO” to the Trump agenda, and we will make it our mission to earn your trust and explain our decisions every step of the way.

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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