What I would do if I was in Chuck Schumer's shoes. [View all]

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I have no idea. I don't have a fraction of the Senator's institutional knowledge or contacts. My telling him what he should be doing, given his unique position and skill set, would be presumptuous. Bernie and AOC can hold barnburner rallies across the country. They are our good-trouble rabble rousers. Chuck could try the same thing, but he would probably put the crowds to sleep. No one person can do everything. We should look to each of our leaders to do what they do best. For Chuck, maybe it's staying in Washington and throwing sand in the gears. Maybe it's talking to Wall Street and offering a reality sandwich.

I am for constructive criticism. My concern is that much of the criticism is frivolous and useless and will ultimately be used against us. The media loves to tell the story of "Democrats divided" and our words can be used as fuel for that fire. The Democrats divided frame harms us in multiple ways:
1. It is discouraging and provides an excuse to do nothing. My efforts will be negated by other Democrats going in a different direction.
2. The framing of discussion shifts blame for Trump misdeeds and dysfunction from Trump and his supporters to Democrats who are not doing enough because they are divided.
3. If Democrats suffer from open discussion and debate, Republicans are encouraged to believe "follow the leader" is a ticket to success.

My two cents.