Democrats hold lessons on how to talk to real people

[Locutus]

Senate Democrats geared up for battle with President Donald Trump by preparing to talk to people who voted for him — and by hearing from one of his arch-nemeses.

Gathering in Sheperdstown, West Virginia, Democrats were scheduled to hear Thursday from liberal political operative David Brock, Center for American Progress CEO Neera Tanden and Priorities USA CEO Guy Cecil in a session called “Hold Trump Accountable.” Earlier in the day, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) moderated a “discussion with Trump voters," according to a draft schedule obtained by POLITICO.

Manchin and nine other Senate Democrats are up for reelection next year in states that Trump won. Much of the event appears geared at figuring out how to turn people who supported Trump into Democratic voters in 2018.

Former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear (D), along with Sens. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), held a session on “speaking to those who feel invisible in rural America," according to the schedule. Other sessions were along similar lines: “Listening to those who feel unheard” and “Rising America — They feel unheard too.”

On Thursday, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) will discuss political tactics for the midterm election and Democrats will strategize on how to define themselves and Trump. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) will talk about “Triangulating Trump,” emphasizing that they can go around Republicans by trying to work with Trump on infrastructure, outsourcing and trade.

Finally, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) will prep Democrats on how to engage against Republicans over Trump's Supreme Court pick, which is expected to come next week.

On Wednesday evening, Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) led a wine and cheese reception, then Democrats went to a presentation about Harper’s Ferry called “September Suspense: Lincoln’s Union in Peril.”

Democrats did not allow reporters to attend.



Democrats hold lessons on how to talk to real people - POLITICO

 

[Mowich]

Senate Democrats geared up for battle with President Donald Trump by preparing to talk to people who voted for him — and by hearing from one of his arch-nemeses.

Gathering in Sheperdstown, West Virginia, Democrats were scheduled to hear Thursday from liberal political operative David Brock, Center for American Progress CEO Neera Tanden and Priorities USA CEO Guy Cecil in a session called “Hold Trump Accountable.” Earlier in the day, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) moderated a “discussion with Trump voters," according to a draft schedule obtained by POLITICO.

Manchin and nine other Senate Democrats are up for reelection next year in states that Trump won. Much of the event appears geared at figuring out how to turn people who supported Trump into Democratic voters in 2018.

Former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear (D), along with Sens. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), held a session on “speaking to those who feel invisible in rural America," according to the schedule. Other sessions were along similar lines: “Listening to those who feel unheard” and “Rising America — They feel unheard too.”

On Thursday, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) will discuss political tactics for the midterm election and Democrats will strategize on how to define themselves and Trump. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) will talk about “Triangulating Trump,” emphasizing that they can go around Republicans by trying to work with Trump on infrastructure, outsourcing and trade.

Finally, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) will prep Democrats on how to engage against Republicans over Trump's Supreme Court pick, which is expected to come next week.

On Wednesday evening, Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) led a wine and cheese reception, then Democrats went to a presentation about Harper’s Ferry called “September Suspense: Lincoln’s Union in Peril.”

Democrats did not allow reporters to attend.



Democrats hold lessons on how to talk to real people - POLITICO

LOL!

This is one of the problems with the DNP, they approach Trump supporters as if they were some kind of new species needing to be addressed in a certain language instead of disaffected voters more than willing to give politicians an earful - if only they were asked. What does the DNP do, it holds sessions on how to 'engage' them. You engage them by getting out there and meeting them. You don't engage them by holding pep talks and watching movies while sipping wine at your retreat.

 

[davesmom]

During her campaign Clinton made a point of listening to people. It was all over tv, her sitting with ethnic groups, women's groups, listening to their complaints.
Well listening is one thing. Doing something about their complaints is another thing. Listening makes those people feel 'special' and important. But what they don't seem to realize that it is just a show. Politicians who make a big show of listening rarely follow through with solutions.
Trudeau is doing the same thing. He is losing support so he travels the country 'listening' to people. Then he will go back to Ottawa and do what he and his government damned well please and forget all about the people's concerns.
Politicians are a duplicitous, conniving lot who care nothing about the people. They just want power. At least Trump is taking action. He listened to the people and he's doing what they said they wanted. And to hell with those who don't like it. It's good to have someone in charge who will have the guts to take action and not dilly-dally around hoping to displease no one.
The truth is, the people of a country are like the children in a family; if someone in charge doesn't take a firm hand and say 'this is the way it's going to be' , the ultimate result is chaos.

 

[Mowich]

During her campaign Clinton made a point of listening to people. It was all over tv, her sitting with ethnic groups, women's groups, listening to their complaints.
Well listening is one thing. Doing something about their complaints is another thing. Listening makes those people feel 'special' and important. But what they don't seem to realize that it is just a show. Politicians who make a big show of listening rarely follow through with solutions.
Trudeau is doing the same thing. He is losing support so he travels the country 'listening' to people. Then he will go back to Ottawa and do what he and his government damned well please and forget all about the people's concerns.
Politicians are a duplicitous, conniving lot who care nothing about the people. They just want power. At least Trump is taking action. He listened to the people and he's doing what they said they wanted. And to hell with those who don't like it. It's good to have someone in charge who will have the guts to take action and not dilly-dally around hoping to displease no one.
The truth is, the people of a country are like the children in a family; if someone in charge doesn't take a firm hand and say 'this is the way it's going to be' , the ultimate result is chaos.

Actually, Trump's doing what he said he wanted to do and he got just enough support from voters to do it, for now.

 

[EagleSmack]

On Wednesday evening, Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) led a wine and cheese reception, then Democrats went to a presentation about Harper’s Ferry called “September Suspense: Lincoln’s Union in Peril.”

Democrats did not allow reporters to attend.

Yup... that sounds about right!

LMAO... no wonder the Democrats keep losing.

 

[EagleSmack]

Manchin and nine other Senate Democrats are up for reelection next year in states that Trump won. Much of the event appears geared at figuring out how to turn people who supported Trump into Democratic voters in 2018.

The Democrat party is pizzing it's pants over these seats.

 

[tay]

 

[EagleSmack]

During her campaign Clinton made a point of listening to people. It was all over tv, her sitting with ethnic groups, women's groups, listening to their complaints.

Yet she didn't listen to all the people. She thought division and pandering was the way to go.

 

[Johnnny]

Do Americans need canoe sheds?

 

[EagleSmack]

Do Americans need canoe sheds?

The ones that need to reconnect with the land will.

How can anyone possibly even try to reconnect with the land without have adequate canoe sheds?