“In this moment, we have to negotiate with public opinion. And we shouldn’t treat the public like they’re Republican politicians.
When you recognize that distinction, I think it allows for a pragmatic approach that has… the best possible chance of shifting public opinion as quickly as possible.”
When you recognize that distinction, I think it allows for a pragmatic approach that has… the best possible chance of shifting public opinion as quickly as possible.”
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Sarah nailed it
There are a lot of "publics" to contend with. General public, likely voters, Democratic aligned/ leaning public, workers, owners, media, on and on...
Bernie's had the same message forever, that works too.
https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/06/democratic-party-no-kings-protest/683216/?gift=HglnLI-IH3bXF1pluLbOQWy02oQZutdH379KHjegMh0&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share