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Frustrated Democrats near their Tea Party moment: 'This is not okay' (www.newsweek.com)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25557014

Summary

Frustrated by Democratic leaders' failure to counter Donald Trump’s swift policy changes, grassroots liberals are pushing for a Tea Party-style insurgency within their party.

Anger is mounting over leadership’s lack of urgency, ineffective messaging, and perceived disconnect from voters.

Activists and strategists argue Democrats must shift from defending institutions to telling human-centered stories that resonate emotionally.

Some are calling for primary challenges and new leadership to counter Trump's influence. Reform efforts are already underway, as progressives seek a more aggressive and responsive Democratic Party.

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[–] CidVicious@sh.itjust.works -2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

"Lack of urgency" - I mean, they control zero houses of congress or branches of government, so what exactly is expected from them? I actually think it would be a mistake to blow their load by raising the alarm too early. You can't make every single thing trump does require an urgent response. He's gonna do worse. Pick your battles.

Not that I don't think the Dems haven't had massive problems of leadership, but most of it seems to come down to "leftists, progressives, and liberals all kind of hate each other but they all need to vote the same way to keep Republicans out of power." Coalition parties are hard and forming a new viable party is nearly impossible. Or at least I think so, prove me wrong.

[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Throw every legal curveball. Slow or stop the machine. Arrange demonstrations and organization.

Mostly all I’ve seen so far is dems using this crisis to fundraise. It’s gross.