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In reply to the discussion: Slotkin calls for 'new leadership' in the Democratic Party [View all]
Akakoji
(631 posts)42. Please explain how leaders such as Schumer and Jeffries are to blame
For the tiny number of even registered voters that participate in any election. If every registered Democrat, for example, voted there is no arm of government we would not have a majority in. As Slotkin stated in the interview - she wants to replace the leaders she criticizes. Where was she when Biden nominated and tolerated Garland? Or Obama allowed McConnell to prevent him from a SCOTUS pick? Leaders are rarely the problem if people help elect them. But if so few people participate the people in charge are the ones that cater to the base voters that actually vote, not the loud critics or protestors that don’t vote.
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We all know she is right. Many here have agreed that Chuckee is a wet noodle. Just about anyone else would do a
Exp
Yesterday
#8
Which was not my point... clearly never even mentioned that. It was the venue.
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#10
Doesn't matter if she's on Fox or PBS, she's telling it like it is. She's always had a good message so going on any
Exp
Yesterday
#13
Again, NOT MY POINT. Clearly you know nothing about Stephen A. Smith. Bye. Done.
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#14
He's the Af-Am sports guy who gets political. I too think he's an idiot. But that doesn't matter. eom
Exp
Yesterday
#15
Who gives a rat's bum about Smith? Obviously she got the message out. And she is 100% right.
flashman13
Yesterday
#31
I also think that Ken Martin has not been an effective leader for the DNC.
Lonestarblue
Yesterday
#12
Just a quick reality check on this: David Hogg wasn't actually kicked out of the DNC.
QueerDuck
13 hrs ago
#47
There's no doubt 2016 had its share of ugly behind-the-scenes insider bias and messy administrative drama...
QueerDuck
3 hrs ago
#67
I completely get the frustration with national committees getting involved in local primaries...
QueerDuck
5 hrs ago
#63
So, not the point. Slotkin can go on any program, but she should not give him the attention
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#20
Slotkin is awesome. She was brave as a brand new Rep in Congress to vote for impeaching TSF. That was a biggie
Exp
Yesterday
#11
Looking at the results of the *past decade* not the past 1-2 years, that's a "no shit" conclusion.
RockRaven
Yesterday
#27
No kidding - these problems within the party should have been addressed at least 16 years ago. NT
Midwestern Democrat
16 hrs ago
#45