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Doodley

(10,517 posts)
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 11:16 AM Jan 29

Would you like to hear Kamala Harris, Joe Biden or even Barack Obama say these very words spoken by Letitia James?

"This administration's pause on federal funding is reckless and dangerous. Programs in communities across the entire nation depend on this funding to support our families, and this action is only going to hurt them."

This is what Letitia James said in a press conderence yesterday, announcing she was taken the Trump administration to court over the funding freeze. It is a clear and simple message. I would like to see a similarly simple message spoken by all Democratic lawmakers and leaders, past and present. Our nation is being dismantled and it's time to hear from those that we have previously put our trust in and who are in a position to be heard.

https://www.newsweek.com/letitia-james-announces-new-lawsuit-against-trump-administration-2022447

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Would you like to hear Kamala Harris, Joe Biden or even Barack Obama say these very words spoken by Letitia James? (Original Post) Doodley Jan 29 OP
Yes! Sanity Claws Jan 29 #1
The Ex-Presidents Club frowns upon that sort of thing. sop Jan 29 #2
Well, it didn't stop Trump. LisaM Jan 29 #10
Trump is not in that club. Never has been. He's in the "dictator-for-life" club LeftInTX Jan 29 #11
Me, too! claudette Jan 29 #3
What's wrong with James saying it ? JI7 Jan 29 #4
Agreed... SnoopDog Jan 29 #19
anyone thinking of running in 28 had best find a soapbox. mopinko Jan 29 #5
Presidents Biden, Obama, Clinton and Secretary Clinton, will you lead the way? usonian Jan 29 #6
Yes! Wild blueberry Jan 29 #7
Dems appear mute. I don't get it. This is our future and not the time for silence. Evolve Dammit Jan 29 #8
Maybe consider their silence this way... it's not as if our leaders haven't used this strategy before. ancianita Jan 29 #14
There are press conferences, there are videos of them standing up to the GOP on the floor Lulu KC Jan 29 #16
James is a democrat JI7 Jan 29 #22
I know that. She can't be the only voice. We need more voices in the Halls of Congress and in front of cameras. Press Evolve Dammit Jan 29 #23
What would George Bush say? twodogsbarking Jan 29 #9
I Was Hoping For Gavin Newsom Deep State Witch Jan 29 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author Lulu KC Jan 29 #13
You can wait until hell freezes over AverageOldGuy Jan 29 #15
Hell yes. Magoo48 Jan 29 #17
Not one of those people are in power, and two of them are not in power specifically due to the voters themselves. W_HAMILTON Jan 29 #18
I'd like to hear the Democratic leadership saying it. Nt dflprincess Jan 29 #20
Begin an impeachment inquiry stollen Jan 29 #21

LisaM

(28,988 posts)
10. Well, it didn't stop Trump.
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 12:57 PM
Jan 29

He never stopped criticizing Biden (and the news lapped it up, along with his demented followers). Of course, Biden would be treated with a double standard if he did anything of the sort.

SnoopDog

(2,594 posts)
19. Agreed...
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 02:16 PM
Jan 29

We need our younger enthusiastic Democrats to speak out and get things done!

usonian

(16,010 posts)
6. Presidents Biden, Obama, Clinton and Secretary Clinton, will you lead the way?
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 12:10 PM
Jan 29
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219900398

snip
There is no fairly permanent "Democratic Policy Institute" like the GOP has with its Hoover Institute (which sucks)
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219825280#!

Main reason being that former party leaders have not formed a united front against the well-organized and funded GOP hate and lie machine, with massive media ownership.


The leaders club should stand above primary battles, allowing young people to express a diversity of opinion that is in addition to the party foundation, so they aren't asked to "cover all the bases".

Lulu KC

(6,972 posts)
16. There are press conferences, there are videos of them standing up to the GOP on the floor
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 01:23 PM
Jan 29

They are far from mute. The info may be buried under garbage in the news, but it's there, and it's on DU. I understand Rachel Maddow is also doing a daily synopsis of actions by Democrats.

Evolve Dammit

(20,093 posts)
23. I know that. She can't be the only voice. We need more voices in the Halls of Congress and in front of cameras. Press
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 04:35 PM
Jan 29

conferences calling it all out. We are losing at messaging.

Deep State Witch

(11,623 posts)
12. I Was Hoping For Gavin Newsom
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 01:01 PM
Jan 29

But we'll have to do with Wes Moore.

https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/governor-wes-moore-statement-on-trumpvance-administrations-freeze-on-federal-funding.aspx

"We are still evaluating what, exactly, this ideological freeze would mean for our state and our people in the long-run. But one thing is already clear: These irresponsible actions and conflicting directives from the White House have caused unnecessary confusion, fear amongst Marylanders, and instability in our economy.

"The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to hold back money that has already been approved by Congress. These actions could potentially cost jobs, raise prices, and stifle economic growth in Maryland. What’s more, these resources are intende​​d for programs at places like Maryland schools, Maryland hospitals, and Maryland nonprofits – touching our first responders, seniors, and Marylanders from the Western Mountains to the Eastern Shore and everywhere in between."

"This is not what responsible gov​​ernment looks like – it’s chaos."

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AverageOldGuy

(2,478 posts)
15. You can wait until hell freezes over
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 01:23 PM
Jan 29

Neither Biden nor Harris is willing to step into the ring with Trump and his MAGAt mob.

Which is a big part of the reason for our loss.

Magoo48

(5,928 posts)
17. Hell yes.
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 02:05 PM
Jan 29

I’d love to see the three of them hold a joint press conference where they outline an active plan of resistance for themselves and a vigorous plan of resistance pathways they’ed like us to pursue. Updated weekly where they discuss results and plan adjustments.

W_HAMILTON

(8,730 posts)
18. Not one of those people are in power, and two of them are not in power specifically due to the voters themselves.
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 02:15 PM
Jan 29

Many Democrats in power have spoken out against the move, including Jeffries and Schumer, Pritzker, Hochul, Coons, Crockett, etc.

Imagine the good that could be done if instead of constantly criticizing Democrats, that time and effort was actually put towards pushing back against Republicans and their propaganda?

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