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guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
5. Avenatti is beating Trump at Trump's own game.
Sun May 20, 2018, 05:35 PM
May 2018

But I agree with you that Democrats need to fight more.

The media is too busy covering all of Trump's insane rants. guillaumeb May 2018 #1
They give Stormy Daniel's lawyer more air time than any Democratic lawmaker. There is something Doodley May 2018 #2
Avenatti is beating Trump at Trump's own game. guillaumeb May 2018 #5
They could at least try this suggestion. BSdetect May 2018 #3
Great idea. Squinch May 2018 #4
Why indeed? Great idea! Sophia4 May 2018 #6
Very true. Doodley May 2018 #66
I wish they would too, but I think a lot who are BigmanPigman May 2018 #7
They don't need to talk about impeachment leftynyc May 2018 #63
Most people haven't heard of those things or they don't care. BigmanPigman May 2018 #65
Doesn't seem to be our MO. Ever. vi5 May 2018 #8
I agree. It is hard to see any discernible, coherent, coordinated strategy. Doodley May 2018 #67
I think Nancy Pelosi does that left-of-center2012 May 2018 #9
They have a weekly address, and put out press releases more often. ehrnst May 2018 #47
And who is even aware of that out of the entire electorate? Doodley May 2018 #68
I think they should be screaming their heads off tavernier May 2018 #10
Hmmm sheshe2 May 2018 #39
I would prefer a blue wave. I would prefer Trump not to get away with his lies. He has got away with Doodley May 2018 #69
The thing about constant screaming is that people tune you out. ehrnst May 2018 #48
I'm torn on this ehrnst JustAnotherGen May 2018 #53
The thing is, anything Dems say is going to be, by definition, partisan ehrnst May 2018 #57
I've heard no screaming yet tavernier May 2018 #55
I've heard some raised voices.... ehrnst May 2018 #58
What Democrats are screaming? Doodley May 2018 #70
The OP seems to think that they should be, on a weekly basis. ehrnst May 2018 #71
Sigh mcar May 2018 #11
Yep. I don't recall the media covering this vote that was taken ooky May 2018 #12
Actually they did. H.J.Res.2 - Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the US" ehrnst May 2018 #49
Sorry I should have specified tv media in my comment. ooky May 2018 #60
I think the suggestion is to MAKE it newsworthy -- RandomAccess May 2018 #14
I think you're right. C-SPAN isn't the best "social media" platform. n/t Beartracks May 2018 #15
How do you know it's "hohum?" mcar May 2018 #17
Seems self-evident to me -- RandomAccess May 2018 #29
Sure, cause we know the media covers all news equally mcar May 2018 #31
You make my point for me RandomAccess May 2018 #34
So, are you saying that Dems should pander for attention and controversy? ehrnst May 2018 #50
I'm saying they should do what the need to do in order to get RandomAccess May 2018 #52
For some, there will never be "enough." For others ehrnst May 2018 #56
Oh, good for you. You found some headlines. RandomAccess May 2018 #59
AND broadcast news coverage. ehrnst May 2018 #61
No, you didn't make his point.. Cha May 2018 #38
And then complain that Dems have no message mcar May 2018 #43
+1000 (nt) ehrnst May 2018 #51
The M$M has an agenda.. they were a big part Cha May 2018 #37
Not only social media, but I've recently seen Democrats on CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, and MSNBC... George II May 2018 #21
This is true mcar May 2018 #22
At the same time you have people accusing Democrats of only going after Trump JI7 May 2018 #24
A bit of a mixed message, no? mcar May 2018 #25
If the media doesn't cover it, it means they're ineffective. Stinky The Clown May 2018 #64
They (Democratic leadership) do usually hold weekly press conferences BumRushDaShow May 2018 #13
I like your mrssage, esprcially the part about buying some media outlets and controlling the c-rational May 2018 #33
Why must we think about what to do about a traitor? BlueJac May 2018 #16
When they do the so called news networks ignore them elmac May 2018 #18
Excellent idea volstork May 2018 #19
No, Democrats are NOT having trouble getting the message out about how bad Trump is. George II May 2018 #20
Good Question... BadGimp May 2018 #23
Democrats don't spew the crazy so no ratings, hence, no coverage. kairos12 May 2018 #26
When Democrats held power, there was a plethora of Republicans on TV attacking Democrats dalton99a May 2018 #27
This is simply not true mcar May 2018 #44
We should have designated Avenattis. Squinch May 2018 #28
Yes! KT2000 May 2018 #30
We're losing perspective here. Even a bad president (like GWB) John Fante May 2018 #32
They're weak on messaging Thrill May 2018 #35
The democrats should not necessarily continue talking about trump screwups lancelyons May 2018 #36
It would be such a simple thing to do, too. Garrett78 May 2018 #40
I would agree, his tweets should be challenged... kentuck May 2018 #41
The more a lie is repeated, the more credible it becomes. ehrnst May 2018 #46
Yes Achilleaze May 2018 #42
Why are you posting these suggestions here? Wouldn't writing the reps be more effective? ehrnst May 2018 #45
Wow, what a well-deserved response! mcar May 2018 #54
Here's a news conference: ehrnst May 2018 #62
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