For MI senate, I love both Mallory McMorrow and Pete Buttigieg. Both are young, super-talented and fearless in facing down MAGA.
The IA state senate race is remarkable. Mike Zimmer's win represents a +25 swing just from last November. The way Democrats are cleaning up in off-year elections puts the lie to The Felon's claim of some massive 'mandate from the American people.'
For MI senate, I love both Mallory McMorrow and Pete Buttigieg. Both are young, super-talented and fearless in facing down MAGA.
The IA state senate race is remarkable. Mike Zimmer's win represents a +25 swing just from last November. The way Democrats are cleaning up in off-year elections puts the lie to The Felon's claim of some massive 'mandate from the American people.'
I could get behind Dana Nessel, too. We have an embarrassment of riches on our side. The Democratic bench is deep and impressive in most places; MI is a good example.
I would prefer Pete Buttigieg. IMHO he is way too talented for us Democrats to waste. I won't be heartbroken though if Mallory McMorrow wins. We need more young talent within the Democratic Party.
Agree with you entirely. Perhaps Pete has higher ambitions; I suspect he does, and rightfully so. But a few years' honing in the Senate would set him up Obama-style for a presidential run in 2028.
Pete Buttigieg should immediately put his impressive communication skills to good use by becoming a loud and often-heard voice in the Democratic opposition to TrumpтАЩs implementation of his Project 2025 agenda.
I support Timothy SnyderтАЩs idea of Democrats launching a Shadow Cabinet, which is common practice in numerous European countries. Buttigieg needs to be an integral part of that effort.
It's a common practice in our brethren Anglosphere countries. It just never took hold here because we are a presidential country and not a parliamentary country.
Imho, forming a Shadow Cabinet is a way for Democrats to have a stronger voice and be heard. Exceptional times call for exceptional measures тАУ including borrowing what works in parliamentary systems.
Today, Democratic voices have an exceptionally hard time competing with the narrative that is set by a powerful right-wing ecosphere and the infotainment news media.
I love this idea. We need to show the contrast between the two sides. Having an actual Doctor as HHS (Although I know Becerra wasn't a doctor) would be a great juxtaposition with a psycho like RFK Jr. We need to find ways to combat the Conservative Media Machine and this is a start.
As the name indicates, the Shadow Cabinet can and should consist of multiple people, each with expertise and credibility on different topics. An absolute requirement is that all of them highly articulate and able to speak in a manner that connects with ordinary Americans.
That said, I would love to see the Democratic Party engage Pete Buttigieg as a general ad-hoc, go-to spokesman.
Absolutely not Buttigieg. HeтАЩs not from Michigan, periodt. As great as he is to politicos, itтАЩs not going to translate well to regular voters. He can explain policy all he wants but this last election should have taught us that people donтАЩt understand or care about policy. He canтАЩt rely on Michigan charm bc he doesnтАЩt have a childhood from there and no anecdotal stories.
HeтАЩs just gonna be some really smart, good talking white guy. ThatтАЩs so boring. Does he even swear? Even a little?
I think Buttigieg's ideal role is just as sort of a spokesman who can get the party's message out in various media outlets. He's excellent at fielding questions and explaining things but I don't see any evidence that he's that strong electorally. He comes across as too Ivy League and I think he appeals mainly to educated center-left good government types who always vote Dem anyway.
For MI senate, I love both Mallory McMorrow and Pete Buttigieg. Both are young, super-talented and fearless in facing down MAGA.
The IA state senate race is remarkable. Mike Zimmer's win represents a +25 swing just from last November. The way Democrats are cleaning up in off-year elections puts the lie to The Felon's claim of some massive 'mandate from the American people.'
I am personally for Nessel above all others but the list for our side is loaded with impressive candidates
I could get behind Dana Nessel, too. We have an embarrassment of riches on our side. The Democratic bench is deep and impressive in most places; MI is a good example.
IтАЩm partial to Mallory McMorrow myself
I would prefer Pete Buttigieg. IMHO he is way too talented for us Democrats to waste. I won't be heartbroken though if Mallory McMorrow wins. We need more young talent within the Democratic Party.
Agree with you entirely. Perhaps Pete has higher ambitions; I suspect he does, and rightfully so. But a few years' honing in the Senate would set him up Obama-style for a presidential run in 2028.
Pete Buttigieg should immediately put his impressive communication skills to good use by becoming a loud and often-heard voice in the Democratic opposition to TrumpтАЩs implementation of his Project 2025 agenda.
I support Timothy SnyderтАЩs idea of Democrats launching a Shadow Cabinet, which is common practice in numerous European countries. Buttigieg needs to be an integral part of that effort.
It's a common practice in our brethren Anglosphere countries. It just never took hold here because we are a presidential country and not a parliamentary country.
Imho, forming a Shadow Cabinet is a way for Democrats to have a stronger voice and be heard. Exceptional times call for exceptional measures тАУ including borrowing what works in parliamentary systems.
Today, Democratic voices have an exceptionally hard time competing with the narrative that is set by a powerful right-wing ecosphere and the infotainment news media.
Believe me, as both a lifelong Anglophile and (constitutional) monarchist, you won't find ANY objection from yours truly about that.
I love this idea. We need to show the contrast between the two sides. Having an actual Doctor as HHS (Although I know Becerra wasn't a doctor) would be a great juxtaposition with a psycho like RFK Jr. We need to find ways to combat the Conservative Media Machine and this is a start.
The idea is a good one and has been suggested by others. Go course, it has gone nowhere with the Democratic тАЬleadershipтАЭ in Washington.
Democratic Leadership is an oxymoron.
This needs to be done. It will draw a distinctive contrast and give the media a go to person from the Democratic Party for a response.
As the name indicates, the Shadow Cabinet can and should consist of multiple people, each with expertise and credibility on different topics. An absolute requirement is that all of them highly articulate and able to speak in a manner that connects with ordinary Americans.
That said, I would love to see the Democratic Party engage Pete Buttigieg as a general ad-hoc, go-to spokesman.
Absolutely not Buttigieg. HeтАЩs not from Michigan, periodt. As great as he is to politicos, itтАЩs not going to translate well to regular voters. He can explain policy all he wants but this last election should have taught us that people donтАЩt understand or care about policy. He canтАЩt rely on Michigan charm bc he doesnтАЩt have a childhood from there and no anecdotal stories.
HeтАЩs just gonna be some really smart, good talking white guy. ThatтАЩs so boring. Does he even swear? Even a little?
I think Buttigieg's ideal role is just as sort of a spokesman who can get the party's message out in various media outlets. He's excellent at fielding questions and explaining things but I don't see any evidence that he's that strong electorally. He comes across as too Ivy League and I think he appeals mainly to educated center-left good government types who always vote Dem anyway.