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azureblue

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51. the press is preserving the
Fri Aug 22, 2025, 10:29 AM
Aug 22

"both sides are the same" meme. Their question rarely address how the GOP is destroying America, Trump's lies, corruption and pedophilia.
And taht is what Dems MUST say, when asked those tepid questions that are created within the GOP framework.

AND DO NOT simply respond - turn it around in the reporter - ask ," like why do you ask that question? Why do you ignore Trump's pedophilia?" etc. Make the reporter explain why they asked that question.

The usual scenario is to let each reporter ask a question, then move on to the next reporter, but this lets reporter ask "Spin" questions that are basically "Damned if you do, Damned if you don't" Questions. Democrats must end this by challenging whoever is asking - creating a conversation, not a Q & A session..

I've been watching some vid shorts of a young Democrat fielding calls from MAGAs, and he has a simple tactic "explain your self, what do you believe and why". And the MAGAs always fail because they do not think - it's simply parroted ideology. And this shoud be how these spin merchant reporters (DO you still beat your wife?) can be shut down.

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I agree. Soon, he'll need to branch out into other areas of contention to keep things fresh. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Aug 21 #1
Yes, let's hope that creative team he has senseandsensibility Aug 21 #4
We need more people to do the same Hornedfrog2000 Aug 21 #8
The entire Dem Party popsdenver Aug 21 #23
To be fair, nobody's had to deal with a "president" who refuses to acknowledge judicial decisions and follow the law. groundloop Aug 21 #34
They learned nothing popsdenver Aug 22 #52
Sure, the economy. But also unAmerican behavior. Come out swinging with a fighting attitude - and don't let up! summer_in_TX Aug 22 #39
Right? bagimin Aug 22 #42
I'd love to do it! Oeditpus Rex Aug 22 #40
the press is preserving the azureblue Aug 22 #51
I think I've seen this guy and he's good. Ligyron Aug 22 #54
+1 Emile Aug 22 #55
and Trump will provide azureblue Aug 22 #49
Keep it coming Governor BlueKota Aug 21 #2
Hope polls show he might convert some voters that swung late to trump and attract Silent Type Aug 21 #3
Just being in the media getting a word Hornedfrog2000 Aug 21 #10
You really think so? The redistricting issue is perking right along in California, & Liz Warren... Hekate Aug 21 #15
Our candidates need to appeal to more than people who have voted Dem in past. All for Democratic Silent Type Aug 21 #19
I trust you are not simply remaining Silent yourself... Hekate Aug 21 #24
Kudos. I'm just not sure it is gaining traction OUTSIDE traditional Democratic voters. Hope I'm wrong. Silent Type Aug 21 #33
He can't "do better" all by himself, but afaiac he's doing a stand-up job as governor of the biggest US State... Hekate Aug 21 #37
Totally agree. Silent Type Aug 22 #38
AND REGARDLESS popsdenver Aug 21 #26
some of the sit outs azureblue Aug 22 #50
I hope the polls convert some elected Dems to fight bare-knuckled Bluetus Aug 22 #53
It's about time a Democrat pushed back The Wizard Aug 21 #5
fuckin' A right....gotta democratsruletheday Aug 21 #22
Finally someone willing to mock Trump D_Master81 Aug 21 #6
Dictators have to look infallible to their base Hornedfrog2000 Aug 21 #13
This orangecrush Aug 21 #30
Been saying it for a long time there are two ways to deal with a bully jgmiller Aug 21 #32
This. We also need to call out and mock the American Christian evangelical movement. travelingthrulife Aug 22 #44
Someone should tell Slobby malaise Aug 21 #7
You go ahead senseandsensibility Aug 21 #11
Bwaaaah malaise Aug 21 #17
I do hope, however, he gets a challenge in the primaries, though... Mark.b2 Aug 21 #9
To me this isn't even about him being a Presidential candidate senseandsensibility Aug 21 #12
I think he can end up soon as the de facto DNC "face" and leader... Mark.b2 Aug 21 #20
I see what you mean senseandsensibility Aug 21 #25
If only we can keep Democrats from chewing him up over some single issue flaw. travelingthrulife Aug 22 #45
Same thing will happen to the Democrats in general if they fight back. Baitball Blogger Aug 21 #14
I'm ready to send money ecstatic Aug 21 #16
It's Trump's game. It is just a half-time show for Gavin. Just enough a little at a time. Trumpanese torture. twodogsbarking Aug 21 #18
just goes to show CommonHumanity Aug 21 #21
Have been so pleasantly surprised. Confess that I underestimated him. Thought he was just allegorical oracle Aug 21 #27
The Guilfoyle thing is a complete red herring senseandsensibility Aug 21 #29
Wonder how she feels about the Trump family these days. They sure packed her off to Greece travelingthrulife Aug 22 #46
It's his policies and his strategy, inverting Donnie's inverted reality back to normal bucolic_frolic Aug 21 #28
Because someone is finally taking on the Hump. Watch his space. This guy just may be the next President. Joinfortmill Aug 21 #31
Not sure about overall approval SouthBayDem Aug 21 #35
I approve 100%. It's way too early for 2028. I don't consider that decision as a priority for many years. Gore1FL Aug 21 #36
Republicans are on all-out offensive live love laugh Aug 22 #41
Crockett should apply to live in that all white town being formed. travelingthrulife Aug 22 #47
The media LOVES this stuff. PuraVidaDreamin Aug 22 #43
Hey, WHATEVER works!" calimary Aug 22 #60
I thought he should have run for president in 2024 Gum Logger Aug 22 #48
I think he's awesome but concerned w selling a California Democratic governor C Moon Aug 22 #61
Apparently, the previous low approval rating was in part due to him having a lot of hair. :/ C Moon Aug 22 #56
And it is SLICKED BACK senseandsensibility Aug 22 #57
I hope the rest of the dem leadership is inspired to follow his example mike_c Aug 22 #58
You and me both senseandsensibility Aug 22 #59
While heartily applauding him taking it to the orange obscenity stopdiggin Aug 22 #62
Both he and Pritzker have been great - I'd vote for either. TBF Monday #63
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