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yellow dahlia

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8. I saw Schumer in front of podium yesterday saying Dems want to negotiate,

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat Sep 20, 2025, 01:30 PM

Sep 20

and Repugs are leaving town.

They need to turn that premise into a newsworthy event.

Stage a negotiating room or table. Staff it w/ Dems who are good at messaging.

Sort of like a "sit-in". Grab the narrative (for a change).

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Should the government shut down? [View all] kentuck Sep 20 OP

'... it will be blamed on the Democrats...' Don't obey in advance. cbabe Sep 20 #1

That's what "they" said back in March gab13by13 Sep 20 #5

SHUT IT DOWN Burnnotice Sep 20 #2

+1. I do not understand why all Democratic officials haven't stood on Capitol steps in primetime and explained Silent Type Sep 20 #3

Chuck Schumer went on Chris Hayes back in March gab13by13 Sep 20 #6

Except, the shutdown would not have saved our social safety net. Silent Type Sep 20 #10

Then the government stays shutdown. gab13by13 Sep 20 #11

Not so sure. Silent Type Sep 20 #13

Let the republicans explain it. Turbineguy Sep 20 #4

Believe me, Magats are prepared to explain it gab13by13 Sep 20 #7

I saw Schumer in front of podium yesterday saying Dems want to negotiate, yellow dahlia Sep 20 #8

I am all for... 2naSalit Sep 20 #9

Be ready to jump. bluestarone Sep 20 #12

Absolutely EnergizedLib Sep 20 #14

Keep it shut down until the midterms MichMan Sep 20 #15

I dont think we have anything to lose. Shut it down. 😢 MerryBlooms Sep 20 #16

No, it shouldn't berniesandersmittens Sep 20 #17