This happened in 2016, too. For the first few weeks after the election, Democrats were freaked out and rudderless. Then the grassroots showed up, let 'em have it, and Dems got in formation. Is it incredibly annoying that we have to do this again? Yes! Is it completely doable? Also yes! - ThreadSky

leahgreenberg.bsky.social • 118 days ago

This happened in 2016, too. For the first few weeks after the election, Democrats were freaked out and rudderless. Then the grassroots showed up, let 'em have it, and Dems got in formation.

Is it incredibly annoying that we have to do this again? Yes! Is it completely doable? Also yes!

Reposted from Micah

52 Dems voting for this bill down to 15 (many of them the worst members of the Dem caucus) is actually pretty great progress and a promising sign for our efforts to pressure Dems

a lot of them appear adrift on how to respond to the results of the election and we can, apparently, harden some spines

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obiwancarobi.bsky.social•114 days ago

They need to go if they vote on this horrible bill. Let them know

natusm.bsky.social•118 days ago

Maybe burn the party down and start over? Most of them will cave to Trump in any case after the screws tighten.

damiengu.bsky.social•116 days ago

Please tell your Senators to vote no on HR 9495. Text "SIGN PKEZJJ" to 50409 or share: https://resist.bot/petitions/PKEZJJ

sidewalkslam.bsky.social•118 days ago

If we can avoid a Biden in 2028, we'll have real leadership too

asteroidnova.bsky.social•116 days ago

It'll come down to the DNC chair. Nobody associated with Clinton, Obama, Biden, or anyone else that's a Zionist institutionalist.

detryckvondoom.bsky.social•118 days ago

Aaaaand what happened after they grew spines and won in 2020?

bluecassandra.bsky.social•116 days ago

Omg how is this hard? They’ve been republican lite for so long we lose elections on that ALONE. I heard it over and over, the lack of confidence in Democrats to be the opposition, to fight for good. Go harder. Get meaner. Do the damn good. This is as close to black and white as it gets. GET TO WORK.

diotimaellen.bsky.social•118 days ago

You are right, Leah: we are rising to the challenge and standing right alongside you. I'm doing the work and also supporting Indivisible by donations; we all owe you and Ezra many debts. I am amazed by your tenacity, intelligence, and courage. I'm with you all the way!

sgemmill.bsky.social•118 days ago

I love the "let 'em have it part"! 😉💪

rrtrent892.bsky.social•118 days ago

This is where the “not a mandate” copium really matters—just a tiny swing in the opposite direction and it would be a dem trifecta

annabellelecter.bsky.social•117 days ago

The grassroots who didn't bother voting better keep the lectures to themselves.

lynnxah.bsky.social•116 days ago

I rely on Indivisible. Y'all are such a valuable resource. I learned my Rep voted Yes on H.R. 9495, was reminded to call & ask her to vote No, learned she then did, and was reminded to call to thank her. These simple actions are so effective. Thanks.

caricarala.bsky.social•118 days ago

Democrats are no longer fighting for this country

gleness522.bsky.social•116 days ago

No time for the spineless.

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