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Roy Rolling

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43. Do-Nothing political types exist

Tue Apr 29, 2025, 04:32 PM

Apr 29

Denying their existence will not change anything. Denying that the Democratic Party is too good to improve is actually advocating to do nothing about a systemic problem facing both Democrats AND Republicans—voter apathy.

At least he sees an accurate picture, not a vision created by a PR-guided approach that has failed to increase voters at the polls.

People like Pritzker create voters at the polls—mostly Democratic voters. That’s the real world.

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Heather Cox Richardson: "a change afoot in the Democratic Party" [View all] erronis Apr 29 OP

Gooooooood! Prairie Gates Apr 29 #1

We have played way too nice for way too long. Maybe Pritzker chicoescuela Apr 29 #9

TOTALLY. I'm sick and tired of "we need to play nice." calimary Apr 29 #56

kudos! nt et tu Apr 29 #23

Agree except DownriverDem Apr 29 #31

Now we're talkin' Irish_Dem Apr 29 #2

Governor Pritzker is dynamic, intelligent and articulate. John1956PA Apr 29 #3

And genuinely funny BeyondGeography Apr 29 #4

He may be our next presidential candidate. Irish_Dem Apr 29 #5

And Chicagogrl1 Apr 29 #12

I like him...maybe he will be president in 2028. Demsrule86 Apr 29 #27

Yes. Another old Dem for changes in our party. it's time to give fiery enthusiasm and opportunity to lead. Magoo48 Apr 29 #14

Great speech, but "a change afoot in the Democratic Party"? HereForTheParty Apr 29 #6

I agree, gab13by13 Apr 29 #11

Cory Booker's marathon speech, AOC's oligarchy tour with Bernie, Van Hollen's trip to El Salvador chia Apr 29 #15

Booker & Jeffries little sit in on Capitol Steps had a LOT of DEMs join in and get messages out Attilatheblond Apr 29 #24

that too! chia Apr 29 #25

I took that to mean she was referring to the "young" Brigade like David "what's his name...". flying_wahini Apr 29 #21

David Hogg,... magicarpet Apr 29 #32

K&R. Dems are hungry for fighters Arazi Apr 29 #7

And Sen. Chris Murphy of CT, Rep. Joe Neguse of CO yorkster Apr 29 #33

Like Pritzker, not Hogg DownriverDem Apr 29 #8

Pritzker's and Hoggs' messages are the same Fiendish Thingy Apr 29 #13

One isnt the VP of the DNC Mountainguy Apr 29 #20

Not now, they wouldn't. lees1975 Apr 29 #46

Its Bidens fault that Trump got elected? Mountainguy Apr 29 #47

Whatever you want to think. lees1975 Apr 30 #58

You wanted Biden to dictate who and how the DOJ prosecuted cases?? Mountainguy Apr 30 #59

Unfortunately, you are correct. And this was completely predictable. 100%, and obvious, yet insanely dismissed. msfiddlestix Apr 30 #69

Pritzker is not working to get incumbent Democrats murielm99 Apr 29 #22

It's still early- let's see who JB supports in the midterms Fiendish Thingy Apr 29 #26

I don't know. Seems more like the DNC deserves a lot of blow back. I stopped contributing to the DNC more than KPN Apr 29 #29

Hogg? Cirsium Apr 29 #40

Hogg too sees the need for Dems to fight Skittles Apr 30 #63

Agreed Cirsium Apr 30 #70

You don't get a better Democratic Party without iemanja Apr 30 #60

See mac56 Apr 29 #10

This! This is not a time to Pussyfoot Around; it's a time to Stand Your Ground! Joinfortmill Apr 29 #16

I want a super charismatic, trash-talking candidate for 2028. TRHST82 Apr 29 #17

I'm not sure how charismatic he is, but he's a fighter and has a lot of other things going for him LymphocyteLover Apr 29 #35

Okay, that's 45 years too late, but we'll take it. Sky Jewels Apr 29 #18

it's NOT too late Skittles Apr 30 #64

Kick for: "a change afoot in the Democratic Party" Hekate Apr 29 #19

Everywhere. Every day. All at once! Moostache Apr 29 #28

It about time someone in the Dem dlilafae Apr 29 #30

This guy orangecrush Apr 29 #34

I like his fighting attitude, but more aiming it towards Republicans rather than Democrats, please. W_HAMILTON Apr 29 #36

There it is Cirsium Apr 29 #41

We can't build a solid opposition because our prominent leaders are constantly engaging in circular firing squads. W_HAMILTON Apr 29 #51

Oh, please Cirsium Apr 29 #54

Do-Nothing political types exist Roy Rolling Apr 29 #43

There will never be a world in which a political party cannot improve. W_HAMILTON Apr 29 #52

They can't name specific individuals because then they would have to admit Nixie Apr 30 #68

This is what david hogg is trying to accomplish. Karadeniz Apr 29 #37

Meanwhile, Schumer writes a strongly worded letter. QED Apr 29 #38

Too funny Roy Rolling Apr 29 #44

It's about time. nt TBF Apr 29 #39

He was my president. Grew up poor like me. rickyhall Apr 29 #42

When Trump is arrested and jailed for his failure to follow court orders, let's say then that change is afoot in the lees1975 Apr 29 #45

Who is going to arrest him? iemanja Apr 30 #61

..... Skittles Apr 30 #65

MAGA are the enemies of the United States. Initech Apr 29 #48

One arm of our campaigns... BurnDoubt Apr 29 #49

pritzker is governor of illinois. illinois politics is a no hold barred slugfest moonshinegnomie Apr 29 #50

Heather Cox Richardson's daily article DENVERPOPS Apr 29 #53

Pritzker would make an excellent president dlk Apr 29 #55

Making America Great is a down grade. randr Apr 29 #57

HE GETS IT Skittles Apr 30 #62

If only that message would take hold. Patton French Apr 30 #66

shoomer poozwah Apr 30 #67

HCR is a treasure! BobTheSubgenius Apr 30 #71

I know! We want to be the discoverer - the first. But there are so many other wise commentators erronis Apr 30 #72