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SheilaAnn

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21. I'm still burned out from th '24 election and want nothing to do with politics for a long while, especially fundraising.

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The Democratic party should start presidential primary debates in June. [View all] Yavin4 Jan 6 OP

I think that is a great idea. walkingman Jan 6 #1

I think it's debateable BoRaGard Jan 6 #2

Yes...This!! Ars Longa Jan 6 #42

Honestly, (and unbelievably) I think this is not crazy. Trump got wall-to-wall coverage for every damned hlthe2b Jan 6 #3

Yes, but... regnaD kciN Jan 7 #51

It cannot be one person. The primaries aren't for three plus years. It must be many. hlthe2b Jan 8 #55

If TFG can spend four years campaigning, so should we... Alice B. Jan 6 #4

At least our candidates won't be campaigning to avoid jail Marthe48 Jan 6 #16

That depends entirely on the whims of Orange Julius Caesar 0rganism Jan 6 #38

I believe with all the crazy stuff that is going to happen- Ars Longa Jan 7 #50

So start the infighting before the midterms JI7 Jan 6 #5

That DeepWinter Jan 6 #6

Were Trump voters burned out from 2021-2024? Yavin4 Jan 6 #8

Trump didn't participate in primary debates JI7 Jan 6 #9

No, but Dem voters were Fiendish Thingy Jan 6 #37

Infighting early on is not a bad thing. Yavin4 Jan 6 #7

The media isn't going to promote anything other than put things in a bad light JI7 Jan 6 #11

Infighting only feeds the "Dems in disarray!" Narrative Fiendish Thingy Jan 6 #36

Democrat-bashing. Establishment vs anti-establishment, evil centrist/moderate vs purity progressive, age wars, betsuni Jan 6 #41

Exactly, even the short period where Harris was vetting the VP running mates JI7 Jan 7 #43

Disagree. it is way too early. We need to win the next race, not fight about the last couple we lost. n/t FSogol Jan 6 #10

No. It's not early at all. Yavin4 Jan 6 #13

Except in the last 60 days before an election, debates are a terrible communication tool Fiendish Thingy Jan 6 #35

Lame Duck intelpug Jan 7 #52

Concur w the disagreement. 1. Adjust platform 2. Get great candidates for House/Senate 3. Win House and Senate 2026 dutch777 Jan 6 #19

Risk of the public tuning them out this early Scipio Africanus Jan 6 #12

Not a fan of that.... BUT..... Happy Hoosier Jan 6 #14

Do you actually think that the reichwing corporate media whores will niyad Jan 6 #34

What it will do is begin the fundraising process earlier also JI7 Jan 6 #15

I don't think it fundraising ever stops Marthe48 Jan 6 #18

It's a good idea Marthe48 Jan 6 #17

Agree -- campaigning might be the only thing that keeps Dems out of prison 0rganism Jan 6 #39

Voters are already fatigued from 2024 Blue_Tires Jan 6 #20

I'm still burned out from th '24 election and want nothing to do with politics for a long while, especially fundraising. SheilaAnn Jan 6 #21

Might as well Rebl2 Jan 6 #22

They definitely should. sop Jan 6 #23

People have politics fatigue pinkstarburst Jan 6 #24

What evidence do you have that voters are fatigued? Yavin4 Jan 6 #25

The fact that millions of Biden 2020 voters stayed home in 2024. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 6 #33

No. Keep the focus on Trump & Republicans for the midterms Jose Garcia Jan 6 #26

It will piss off Republicans. Emile Jan 6 #27

I think that is too soon. Quiet Em Jan 6 #28

I'm all for trying something different. flvegan Jan 6 #29

That is pretty much a horrible idea. Voltaire2 Jan 6 #30

Terrible idea. Fiendish Thingy Jan 6 #31

Exactly! betsuni Jan 6 #40

Virginia Governor Elections and NYC Mayor Elections are This year JI7 Jan 6 #32

Too soon ThePartyThatListens Jan 7 #44

He needs done the same as he did to Biden Blue Full Moon Jan 7 #45

Trump spent four years acting like a president in exile waiting to be rightfully restored to power. sop Jan 7 #47

The republicans have never been held accountable. Blue Full Moon Jan 7 #49

Too soon. Give everything a chance to go to hell first. It's not going to take long. If Democrats start so soon, Vinca Jan 7 #46

Hell to the NO BannonsLiver Jan 7 #48

So, let Trump have the entire spotlight for the next 4 years Yavin4 Jan 7 #53

Sorry but the idea is utterly absurd BannonsLiver Jan 8 #56

Maybe Canada will decide to invade and annex the US canetoad Jan 8 #54