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30. One thing Democrats should do is make more noise about Climate Change.

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 06:51 PM

Dec 14

In 2024 there was some kind of strategy to keep quiet about Climate Change. Too confusing for centrist voters? We need to make sure young voters know the Democrats will do something, so some specific proposals should be made.

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Why Democrats Lost in 2024 [View all] applegrove Dec 14 OP

It's Simple. Not enough of us voted for Kamala Harris in 2024. MineralMan Dec 14 #1

Racism and misogynism elected DT. Meadowoak Dec 14 #6

And too many of us let them do that. MineralMan Dec 14 #7

Our next candidate has to be a white male. Gavin Newsom is my first choice Meadowoak Dec 14 #8

We'll see. MineralMan Dec 14 #10

I think you're probably right, much as I hate to say it Jilly_in_VA Dec 14 #17

Gavin has a strong voice and enjoys using it. No more lilly livered candidates. Meadowoak Dec 14 #19

He's got a Greg_In_SF Dec 14 #25

I just saw a 56% approval amid claims he is surging here from his Nixie Dec 14 #36

In a 50/50 country, that's really not that bad. Meadowoak Dec 15 #47

Gavin is Number 1 for a reason. He has shown no fear and is Nixie Dec 14 #37

I've always liked Chris! He's been great at speaking out against Trump!! CrispyQ Dec 14 #41

Smells like another coronation. Nope. thought crime Dec 14 #33

Primaries are primaries. Delegates are delegates. Sparkly Dec 14 #43

gaza SonOfNebanaube Dec 14 #38

How well did that work out? Sparkly Dec 14 #44

I know, I heard a couple people remark they would have been more comfortable with Walz haele Dec 14 #45

We've been moving right for decades and look where it has gotten us and the nation. No Thanks. Biophilic Dec 14 #2

Listening to consultants who put their interests and values ahead of the Democratic party's was a big factor in 2024 Fiendish Thingy Dec 14 #3

You need to be a political consultant! leftstreet Dec 14 #5

Hey, if I want to read about Democratic fuckups, I'll just visit the NY Times. (nt) Paladin Dec 14 #4

Taegan Goddard is the laziest "journalist" out there displacedvermoter Dec 14 #9

Geez, more fucking propaganda. ananda Dec 14 #11

I don't think voters care about the cultural and social ... Whiskeytide Dec 14 #12

Because those with conservative values don't give a fuck about BOSSHOG Dec 14 #13

Republican Santa doesn't even leave coal and dead branches in stockings -- can be used for fuel. betsuni Dec 14 #14

They know exactly how government works. Dismantleling is so applegrove Dec 14 #15

That's sabotage to win elections, not governing. betsuni Dec 15 #50

Being beholden to the bribing class The Wizard Dec 14 #16

Because we thought we couldn't lose? Iggo Dec 14 #18

That was 2016. thought crime Dec 15 #49

It's always this culture war bullshit, we're in a class war. BlueTsunami2018 Dec 14 #20

Democrats have to propose economic change to dominate the conversation. thought crime Dec 14 #29

ever notice repukes are never advised to MOVE LEFT when they get slaughtered? Skittles Dec 14 #21

Their 2012 election autopsy kind of did EdmondDantes_ Dec 14 #22

It's not reality about "moving right". But about taking control over JI7 Dec 14 #23

In A Nutshell... ProfessorGAC Dec 14 #24

I can see Capt Mark Kelly stepping in. multigraincracker Dec 14 #26

Why not just hopscotch OVER the R positions... ret5hd Dec 14 #27

Moving right is fucking bullshit Alpeduez21 Dec 14 #28

One thing Democrats should do is make more noise about Climate Change. thought crime Dec 14 #30

Unfortunately, Dem candidate Harris did not have the personal charisma necessary to win. No Vested Interest Dec 14 #31

KH was not an angry woman though senseandsensibility Dec 14 #32

You're correct. Everyone, with their insecurities, or other faults gets one vote, No Vested Interest Dec 14 #34

Reluctantly senseandsensibility Dec 14 #35

Sorry you think I'm using "their" words; they're my words - a senior life-long Dem female. No Vested Interest Dec 14 #39

Is there ANY woman personality that's presidential, then? Sparkly Dec 14 #42

So the state of the Democratic campaign and the short time frame had nothing much to do with it? thought crime Dec 15 #48

I agree. Sparkly Dec 15 #52

Agree re timing - problem too huge to have been overcome. No Vested Interest Dec 15 #56

I've been around for a long time, snot Dec 14 #40

We lost because Kamala Harris was not willing to lie to win krawhitham Dec 14 #46

We'll get trounced if Harris is run again Melon Dec 15 #51

America is not ready for a woman president bob4460 Dec 15 #54

Give us someone that will really fight for Democratic policies bob4460 Dec 15 #53

I will continue to be very active in phone banking and letter writing.... Bread and Circuses Dec 15 #55

We lost the thread. mr715 Dec 15 #57