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PatSeg

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48. Yes, I think that was quite an overstatement
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 03:29 PM
Apr 2025

Like any political party, Democrats of course have made mistakes, but in recent years, I believe most of them have been far better than most could have hoped for.

My main criticism would be the times when they fought amongst themselves when there were serious threats from the opposition to address. I don't expect them to march lockstep with one another like republicans tend to do, but a little more loyalty and support for other Democrats would make a huge difference. Right now the problems with republicans, MAGATS, and the Trump administration far outweigh any problems within the party.

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Confession from Cory Booker today [View all] senseandsensibility Apr 2025 OP
"the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes" SharonClark Apr 2025 #1
I have to admit senseandsensibility Apr 2025 #2
Not prosecuting TSF while we had the chance was terrible. milestogo Apr 2025 #7
So was "looking forward, not back" and letting BushCheneyCo skate FoxNewsSucks Apr 2025 #22
I don't understand why they don't learn this. Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2025 #47
I know. FoxNewsSucks Apr 2025 #52
Not a bad adjective. lees1975 Apr 2025 #43
Its not a matter of comparison quakerboy Apr 2025 #45
I agree with a lot of your points senseandsensibility Apr 2025 #46
Sleep deprivation orangecrush Apr 2025 #6
He's not the only Dem coming out & saying we made mistakes SunImp Apr 2025 #14
Agree. I don't get why some folks writerJT Apr 2025 #26
I was up at 2AM True Blue American Apr 2025 #35
Cool! orangecrush Apr 2025 #36
GOOD one, orangecrush! calimary Apr 2025 #49
Thanks orangecrush Apr 2025 #50
Of course the Republicans are worse Cirsium Apr 2025 #13
Do R's make mistakes? I think they act with intent. The actions may be clearly wrong to us but not to them Iris Apr 2025 #34
What do we attribute denialism and censorship to? Renew Deal Apr 2025 #42
Yes, I think that was quite an overstatement PatSeg Apr 2025 #48
Was the mistake not fighting back hard enough? Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #3
IMO senseandsensibility Apr 2025 #4
Will the critics ever be satisfied? wryter2000 Apr 2025 #10
The critics will only be silenced if we win the war being waged against us. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #12
Personally, I'd be willing to be mostly silent if I even saw the effort Bluetus Apr 2025 #27
Booker was strategic with his time Random Boomer Apr 2025 #32
Booker had perfect timing! True Blue American Apr 2025 #38
That's the thing about critics. They live to criticize. TomSlick Apr 2025 #16
I admire anyone willing to do BlueKota Apr 2025 #20
Newsome is saying the exact opposite BlueKota Apr 2025 #18
Because the answer lies to the LEFT of "centrist" "moderate" FoxNewsSucks Apr 2025 #23
IMHO too BlueKota Apr 2025 #17
Bravo orangecrush Apr 2025 #5
Self reflection.is fine wryter2000 Apr 2025 #8
Contagious but not wallowing... lame54 Apr 2025 #9
Guy's a damn HERO! Joinfortmill Apr 2025 #11
We made mistakes by trusting the Republicans to be patriots. tavernier Apr 2025 #15
Yes. And that is a possibly fatal mistake. Bluetus Apr 2025 #25
I'm so proud of that guy! God bless you, Cory Booker! patphil Apr 2025 #19
Booker was freaking amazing. I think it was fine and true he said this. LymphocyteLover Apr 2025 #21
That's exactly what we need to hear Bluetus Apr 2025 #24
I hope the looking in the mirror that the rest of the party does includes the RockRaven Apr 2025 #28
Cory Booker is my Democratic Party HERO Today--- Jack Valentino Apr 2025 #29
I confess.... TRUMP DID IT Blue Owl Apr 2025 #30
The biggest mistake was not locking tRump up ecstatic Apr 2025 #31
A perfect time to admit mistakes, and imply that we are determined to learn from them DFW Apr 2025 #33
Beautifully put! In other words, "The buck stop here." Compare that to Rump's "The buck stops HERE--in my pocket!" LaMouffette Apr 2025 #37
What do we need to change? True Blue American Apr 2025 #39
A mantra I live by.... Happy Hoosier Apr 2025 #40
Well, that's certainly the way of the donald. calimary Apr 2025 #44
I hope Chuck Schumer +9 paid attention. Emile Apr 2025 #41
oh my god...he admitted stillcool Apr 2025 #51
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