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Scubamatt

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3. I just had to watch . . .

Reply to CousinIT (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 06:23 PM

Jan 5

my Governor (Tim Walz) withdraw from running again even though the Republicans had no control over any branch of the government. The reason? Republican leaders, pundits and social media influencers have been blitzing the issue non-stop, 24/7 - framing and shaping the issue and putting Walz on the defense. Republicans do this all the time, even when they are out of power. They frame the narrative. They do so dishonestly, but they do it well. We could learn a thing or two from them on this point.

Look how Mayor Mamdani is setting the agenda (admittedly, he has the reins of power), but he is not letting the cons frame him.

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Resistance Explained--Stoermer: Democrats say they can't do anything because Republicans control Congress. Is that true? [View all] xocetaceans Jan 5 OP

NO. Democrats have little power but what they DO have they refuse to use. What is that? CousinIT Jan 5 #1

I just had to watch . . . Scubamatt Jan 5 #3

EXACTLY. Dems don't need to do it dishonestly. They can tell the truth .. CousinIT Jan 5 #4

Uh oh. The posse will not like this. You are daring to suggest that Democrats are Scrivener7 Jan 5 #2