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I have something I want to say about Joe Biden and Original Sin, the recent book that was published about his diminished capacity while president. People (Democrats, social media users) are angry that this book is calling out Biden's "disastrous decision" to run again. It's in the past! We face a huge threat from Trump! He knew Kamala couldn't win!
That attitude is wrong. Now is the perfect time to evaluate what went wrong, identify who enabled the secrecy about his condition, what systems should have been in place to prevent this (but weren't). The reason it's the perfect time is because we are still very far from the midterms and next primary. The full forensic review should be complete before the Democrats need to "unify" again.
The other reason it's the perfect time: Gerry Connolly just died. He is the FOURTH member of Congress from the Democratic Party who has died this year. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was muscled out of heading the Oversight Committee by Nancy Pelosi so that Connolly could hold the chair. And now? Not doing much oversight. Those four seats, if they were filled by younger members, would significantly narrow the Republican advantage in the House. Now, a few sit empty, doing nothing for their constituents or the party.
If the Democratic Party ever intends to govern again, they need to evaluate and act on the problem of the gerontocracy ruling this party.
Blueprint for Saving Democracy
"Democrats" are elected officials, government agencies, unions, and non-profits. "Grassroots" are individuals, political organizing groups, and informal groups. "Disloyal Opposition" are Republicans, conservatives, business interests, and other interests more typically aligned with the GOP agenda.
The Democrats
Messaging
Trump supporters find unlikely common ground with blue state congressman at town hall: 'I love it'
Tesla, SpaceX reputations crater in new Axios Harris Poll 100
Media
'Our superpower': Trump confronted by diverse, robust pushback on 'a million' different fronts
Head of CBS News Is Forced Out Amid Tensions With Trump
Judicial Action
DOGE Loses Battle to Take Over USIP—and Its $500 Million Headquarters
Minneapolis Foundation is suing the EPA over frozen environmental justice grants
Appeals court questions EPA’s termination of $20B climate grants
IRS sued by watchdog group for records on Trump’s attacks on Harvard
Judge rules White House violated order by deporting migrants to South Sudan
US must keep control of migrants sent to South Sudan in case removals were unlawful, judge rules
A dozen US states decry Trump's "blank check" tariffs in lawsuit
Judge Berates Prosecutors Over Arrest of Mayor
Direct Action and Escalation
'This will deteriorate veteran care': Local VA nurses fear coming job cuts
San Diego educators join statewide rally to protect federal education funding
The Grassroots
Media and Messaging
Why Donald Trump is so scared of Bruce Springsteen
Trump is still afraid of voters
Godfather of climate science decries Trump plan to shut Nasa lab above Seinfeld diner: ‘It’s crazy’
Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments
Direct Action and Escalation
Yosemite climbers unfurl transgender pride flag on iconic El Capitan
WATCH: More “Hands Off” protests take place in Downtown Roanoke
Protesters against Trump administration organize human chain in Chicago
Hundreds protest in Asheville against Trump administration's budget policies
These students protested the Gaza war. Trump's deportation threat didn't silence them
Demonstrators stage a 'die in' at Atlanta's Piedmont Park on Sunday
Protestors rally to ‘Stop the Billionaire Takeover’
Demonstrators rally against ICE presence in South Nashville
Nationwide protest against the Trump administration planned for next month
Capitulating Biglaw Firms Draw Protesters Over Their Trashy Trump Deals
Provision of Services
What factors lead to successful social movements? Diversity may be the key.
The Disloyal Opposition
MAGA faithful grow frustrated with Trump's Justice Department
Top Republicans push back at Trump 'slash-and-burn': 'Baby out with the bathwater'
RFK Jr.'s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report worries farmers, Republicans ahead of release
Thomas Massie unloads on fellow conservatives as megabill negotiations continue
