Democrats need leaders who will get away from "politics as usual," if we are to save our Democracy.

[lees1975]

https://signalpress.blogspot.com/2026/03/in-middle-of-chaos-america-needs.html

One of the biggest personal disappointments I am experiencing as the primaries unfold for the 2026 midterms is that my party, the Democratic party, does not seem to be departing from the "politics as usual" approach to the issues at hand that has cost them the White House and control of Congress more than once in recent years. The emails and texts I get appealing for contributions are taking on a tone and appearance of self-interest, not focused on the danger at hand. It makes me want to ask these people, "Do you really believe that Trump is an existential threat to American Democracy, or is this just a game you play to acquire money and keep your seat?"

Of course, I want to do everything one person, one voter, can do to help the chances of Democrats in the mid-term elections. My contribution is a sacrificial one for me, so I want it to go where it will count the most.

Election season is when eyes focus on flashy candidates, those who have elevated themselves to the higher level of recognition in party politics mainly because they have excellent PR people who get the media to cover their every move. I look past the flash, and I look at the words and actions of those who are fighting against this Presidential administration in real ways that are cutting deep and having an effect, and are, in every way possible, defeating Trump at every turn. I've lached on to several leaders in our party who are speaking the truth, fighting and resisting in effective ways, and whose words resonate with me regarding what is at the very core of what's wrong, and how to fix it.

[usonian]

1. The Democcratic Party needs to be REVOLUTIONARY, not reactionary. That is how we win. PERIOD. (repost)

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1016&pid=420478
From Dec 2025.
Have we gotten the memo yet?
I have.