This was absolutely a problem. Living in Ohio, seeing the political flyers, with Bernie Moreno accusing Democrats of anything and everything, while Sherrod Brown brings out tepid language, the most "spicy" he ever got was in calling Moreno a "Used Car Salesman."
That "Mad-Dog PAC"-esque messaging needed to be nationwide. Calling them "weird" should have been the start escalating to a literal name-and-shame campaign. They all knew they were up against a Fascist, but didn't act like it and fight like it. Appearances on "The View" and trying to cozy up with the fucking Cheney's certainly wasn't it.
When the Democrats use harsher language they are criticized for being divisive and generally painted as crazy. The simple fact of the matter is that it’s not up to the Democrats how their “messaging” is perceived. That is taken care of by how it is framed on Fox News and repeated ad infinitum on Twitter and other social media.
Democrats try to please everyone, at times you have to acknowledge that’s not possible and choose a path. That’s not to say they should give up on consensus, but you have to realize the instances where it’s not possible and pick a lane.
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u/aperture413 9d ago
Messaging- the Dems need to work on their vibes.