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(8,916 posts) Fri Jun 26, 2026, 02:01 PM 22 hrs ago

Slotkin calls for 'new leadership' in the Democratic Party [View all]

Source: The Hill

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) on Wednesday called for “new leadership” within the Democratic Party, alleging that the caucus never fully recovered from its 2024 elections losses.

“Every day there’s a debate within the party about the path forward,” Slotkin said during an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Straight Shooter” podcast hosted by Stephen A. Smith.

Slotkin said new leaders are needed in both chambers of Congress, in addition to a new form of messaging that’s singularly focused on a core set of issues.

“That’s why I believe we need significant new leadership. The old models are no longer working, and that includes the Democratic Party,” she added.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5941463-slotkin-democrat-leadership-change/

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Slotkin calls for 'new leadership' in the Democratic Party [View all] DrFunkenstein 22 hrs ago OP

Uggh. Slotkin went on with Stephen A. Smith... hlthe2b 22 hrs ago #1

We all know she is right. Many here have agreed that Chuckee is a wet noodle. Just about anyone else would do a Exp 22 hrs ago #8

Which was not my point... clearly never even mentioned that. It was the venue. hlthe2b 22 hrs ago #10

Doesn't matter if she's on Fox or PBS, she's telling it like it is. She's always had a good message so going on any Exp 22 hrs ago #13

Again, NOT MY POINT. Clearly you know nothing about Stephen A. Smith. Bye. Done. hlthe2b 22 hrs ago #14

He's the Af-Am sports guy who gets political. I too think he's an idiot. But that doesn't matter. eom Exp 22 hrs ago #15

Who gives a rat's bum about Smith? Obviously she got the message out. And she is 100% right. flashman13 19 hrs ago #31

Why do all these losers have large platforms? mdbl 3 hrs ago #48

I also think that Ken Martin has not been an effective leader for the DNC. Lonestarblue 22 hrs ago #12

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Good call Mig popsdenver 19 hrs ago #30

Just a quick reality check on this: David Hogg wasn't actually kicked out of the DNC. QueerDuck 6 hrs ago #47

I can't stand him kimbutgar 20 hrs ago #18

Our elected representatives should not live in bubbles Soul_of_Wit 20 hrs ago #19

So, not the point. Slotkin can go on any program, but she should not give him the attention hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #20

I apparently touched a nerve Soul_of_Wit 20 hrs ago #23

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This is a gratuitously nasty and arrogant response Akakoji 19 hrs ago #25

What a "polite" thing to say... hlthe2b 19 hrs ago #26

It apparently seems to work Akakoji 8 hrs ago #46

I share . . . Scubamatt 20 hrs ago #22

I often have that sentiment on these issues re:inner workings of the party Raven123 16 hrs ago #36

Looks like someone was not included dave99 22 hrs ago #2

I wholeheartedly agree awesomerwb1 22 hrs ago #3

Oh, hey, old buddy. blm 22 hrs ago #4

blm!!!! DrFunkenstein 22 hrs ago #6

😘 blm 22 hrs ago #7

is she volunteering to be the new leadership? msongs 22 hrs ago #5

She's got a ways to go given her yes vote on the Laken Riley Act. LuvLoogie 22 hrs ago #9

...not volunteering so much as lobbying to be it. LudwigPastorius 13 hrs ago #40

Slotkin is awesome. She was brave as a brand new Rep in Congress to vote for impeaching TSF. That was a biggie Exp 22 hrs ago #11

I'm guessing she wants to be majority leader Fiendish Thingy 21 hrs ago #16

Me too Katcat 20 hrs ago #21

Looking at the results of the *past decade* not the past 1-2 years, that's a "no shit" conclusion. RockRaven 19 hrs ago #27

No kidding - these problems within the party should have been addressed at least 16 years ago. NT Midwestern Democrat 9 hrs ago #45

Sorry To Inform You.... DAngelo136 19 hrs ago #28

The entire Congressional Black Caucus hit back on her statement Quiet Em 2 hrs ago #50

I agree with you on Jeffries JBTaurus83 2 hrs ago #52

Stephen A. Smith??? Cirsium 19 hrs ago #29

I agree Skittles 19 hrs ago #32

Power is hard to give up. Mark.b2 17 hrs ago #34

yeah, I know Skittles 14 hrs ago #39

"Strongly worded letters" didn't cut it Ponietz 18 hrs ago #33

Chuck and Hakeem beg to differ Charlie Chapulin 16 hrs ago #35

Why is this so fucking hard. Baitball Blogger 15 hrs ago #37

We don't cater to corporations creeksneakers2 10 hrs ago #44

Totally disagree. Baitball Blogger 2 hrs ago #53

It's simple Magoo48 15 hrs ago #38

She's right. I don't disagree. lees1975 13 hrs ago #41

Please explain how leaders such as Schumer and Jeffries are to blame Akakoji 11 hrs ago #42

She wasn't elected to the Senate until 2024 MichMan 3 hrs ago #49

We need to concentrate on stopping Trump creeksneakers2 10 hrs ago #43

Any suggestions for substitution? no_hypocrisy 2 hrs ago #51