I've seen a few "actually, a lot of dems are really good at the internet, they just aren't getting attention" please give me non-AOC, non-Bernie examples so that I can educate myself.
I will say though, being good at the internet MEANS GETTING ATTENTION.
I will say though, being good at the internet MEANS GETTING ATTENTION.
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Hank Green
I NEED GOOD, THOUGHTFUL LEADERS TO GET WAY BETTER AT USING THE INTERNET LIKE FIVE YEARS AGO
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The US reputation is in the pits so asking for courage on local level might just not do the trick....
most democrats (other than those you mentioned) who are on youtube and such aren't that big (compared to many republicans, who get more engagements)
that's a general observation
https://youtu.be/IiR-VQ-I2kk?si=C_hbO3q4pNZfC738
https://youtu.be/hycoCYenXls?si=EtYfE0PYo6DmueBw
It's the best summary I've seen so far of the major actions intended to foster corruption.
https://youtube.com/@senatorwhitehouse?si=K2SP1_J_t4ltIM3U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hycoCYenXls
His last couple videos have started breaking through and getting engagement, like this one https://youtu.be/hycoCYenXls?si=6t_LlX5jD2Rl2nIw
His shorts game could use some work, y'all should collab
https://youtube.com/@belleranch
And media needs to man up and actually start broadcasting Bernie’s rallies and the protests.
Schiff was mentioned but 2 more I would suggest taking a look at:
Rep Casar
https://youtu.be/mtAxWmk29Ao
Rep Swalwell
https://youtu.be/LgwJtjMAmmU
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_ideologies?wprov=sfla1
share a post or even click a story link.
I truly don’t understand how that’s even possible. It’s an incredibly easy way to get the word out about ANYTHING.
There area lot of places that only vomited content goes( your elders are included in that , qnd also the newer generations)
Internet rewards the vomiting habit and not the carefully thoughted ones... unless you are already big and can do all that work with hired people
https://x.com/jakeauch/status/1897806072036901271?s=46&t=9yxInKs5gUpCn8N0ZmeSpA
Source: https://ballotpedia.org/How_senators_voted_on_Trump_Cabinet_nominees,_2025
The democratic party needs to come up with a clear, consistent ideology and message, and then STAND BY IT.
For consultants, me :) - but I'm not a media consultant so that's not super helpful.
At all.
Amy K I’ve liked in Senate hearings and some actual work, but she never excites me as she comes off like my mom or aunts. Ha
one of his recent videos. learned today he is pro-israel which seriously damages his standing in my view, but he seems to be one of the only dems that isn’t bernie or AOC who’s using the internet somewhat effectively.🙄
But his affect is too calm and a bit condescending. This is a dramatic moment! I wish Katie Porter had won.
1.2 million views
First 15 seconds are vital, don't spend it introducing yourself. Start stronger "I'm a US senator, but even I couldn't have picked this guy out of a line-up two weeks ago, but his firing is one of the most corrupt acts I have ever seen in my time in government."
1 million views.
He has the top YouTube account of any Dem politician.
https://youtu.be/ZGeZ8zY_vf4?si=bfILMi6lxflXu7A_
That’s a lot of leaders behind the times.
Alas, they are Canadian.. so, probably not what you are looking for...
(I’m Dutch and live in the Netherlands so this isn’t really my turf)
https://bsky.app/profile/briantylercohen.bsky.social/post/3liuiqck7rc2g
Don’t forget billionaires own the attention machine and strongly tilt the playing field so “dems need better messaging” feels like your big brother asking you why you’re hitting yourself.
How can one forget Murphy with his great visuals?
I promise you I'm good at the internet. I would have no idea or interest in how to market myself... BUT... And this is the important part. I would have people to do that for me!
Like they should
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG9Edvzul0k/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Governor Pritzker has also shown a ton of digital savvy. Again, great communicator and knows how to translate that across mediums.
Holly Kim.
@/VoteForHollyKim on tiktok.
https://x.com/repkatieporter?lang=en
Almost everyone has a YouTube now so please check them out and subscribe so you can be in the know about their movements.
Pritzker's team seems to post content across all platforms and mediums. (?)
Get out on the ground and connect with people.
Many people scrolling in their free time don't want to get educated. They want to feel something.
In 25 seconds or less.
We can do that.
Or compare even Bernie and AOC numbers to people pushing right-wing conspiracy insanity.
https://bsky.app/profile/scottwiener.bsky.social
It gets annoying, really.
Al Green
Andy Kim
Ayanna Pressley
Becca Balint
Brian Schatz
Chris Murphy
Corey Booker
Cori Bush
Dan Goldman
Elissa Slotkin
Elizabeth Warren
Eric Swallwell
Ilhan Omar
Gretchen
JB Pritzer (Gov)
Jamaal Bowman
James Talarico
Jamie Raskin
Janet Mills
Jasmine Crockett
Jeff Jackson (AG)
1/2
Malcolm Kenyatta
Mark Pocan
Maxwell Frost
Melanie Stansbury
Pete Buttigieg
Pramila Jayapal
Robert Garcia
Ron Wyden
Ruwa Romman
Scott Wiener
Sean Casten
Sheldon Whitehouse
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Tim Walz
Tina Smith
2/2
Your very own list 👍
Hope he stopped to get those fantastic cheese curds at the gas station on way out of town heading west.
Adam Schiff
Al Green
Andy Beshear
Bernie
Brian Taylor Cohen
Chris Murphy
Cori Bush
David Hogg
Elizabeth Warren
Ilhan Omar
Jamie Raskin
Jasmine Crockett
Jeff Merkley
Maxine Waters
Maxwell Frost
Pete Buttigieg
Rashida Tlaib
Ron Wyden
Tim Walz
The best YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok posts are useless if no one sees them. The internet is not a free market of ideas.
But which is easier to learn: how to be good at political messaging on the internet, or how to get elected to Congress? Because if both traits must be found in the same person, I'm thinking it's a lot easier to start with a national audience and transition to running for office.
https://bsky.app/profile/petebuttigieg.bsky.social
https://bsky.app/profile/chrismurphyct.bsky.social
(I hate the click-bait titles so many of these youtubers use. They would get the attention of a broader audience if they would cut that out.)
It's Hakeem Jeffries really disappointing me. He's not up to the task.
I already knew not to expect much from Chuck Schumer. I'd like to see Brian Schatz or Chris Murphy take over
I was on a Twitter.
Any Dem leader who doesn't do the same must expect to be primaried and voted out.
Either join the cavalry or get out of our way.
He makes videos answering questions in a calm easy to understand way. It's quite refreshing.
@jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social
https://www.youtube.com/live/9JBe0UMJ_9w?feature=shared
https://www.youtube.com/live/9JBe0UMJ_9w?feature=shared
Big fan.
The problem is the Democratic Party has done everything in their power to neutralize the kind of powerful leftist voices within the party.
Rep. Cori Bush and Rep. Jamaal Bowman were some of the best communicators.
But they were even better people.
https://people.com/politics/u-s-rep-cori-bush-camps-outside-capitol-to-protest-end-of-eviction-moratorium-amid-pandemic/
Jeff Jackson does, too.
@repjasmine.bsky.social
@govpritzker.illinois.gov
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social
B.v..
B BB
Look at how @underthedesknews.bsky.social is doing a great job bringing the social media know-how, then when there are Dems invited on the show all they have to focus on is getting their message across.
Everyone has a role to play, that is how to succeed.
@ericswalwell.bsky.social Don’t miss @algreen.house.gov @jasmineforus.bsky.social
@maxwellfrost.bsky.social
Y’all coulda had @coribush.bsky.social and @jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social
If can sell an off-brand Hershey, can sell a white paper.
Part of the problem is they don’t have the infrastructure the way the right does. And that is what needs to be worked on..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U3MDy8FF8E
He has zero presence. His popularity is purely due to his views and politics.
Frankly, politicians, in general, seem super old-fashioned.
Probably because they're super old.
@jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tnQTEJKOeU
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social
@maxwellfrost.bsky.social
@ericswalwell.bsky.social
There are more. Just top of my head.