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Hornedfrog2000

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10. Just being in the media getting a word

Thu Aug 21, 2025, 08:34 PM

Aug 21

And able to dictate the conversation is what is needed. Say some inflamatory statements, and then knock trump out, over and over. Trump will never sue anyone for calling him a pedophile. What is he going to do? It is almost impossible to prove defamation to that extent. Plus, you could prove it with discovery.

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Shhh...don't tell anyone, but Newsom's approval rating has [View all] senseandsensibility Aug 21 OP

I agree. Soon, he'll need to branch out into other areas of contention to keep things fresh. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Aug 21 #1

Yes, let's hope that creative team he has senseandsensibility Aug 21 #4

We need more people to do the same Hornedfrog2000 Aug 21 #8

The entire Dem Party popsdenver Aug 21 #23

To be fair, nobody's had to deal with a "president" who refuses to acknowledge judicial decisions and follow the law. groundloop Aug 21 #34

They learned nothing popsdenver Friday #52

Sure, the economy. But also unAmerican behavior. Come out swinging with a fighting attitude - and don't let up! summer_in_TX Friday #39

Right? bagimin Friday #42

I'd love to do it! Oeditpus Rex Friday #40

the press is preserving the azureblue Friday #51

I think I've seen this guy and he's good. Ligyron Friday #54

+1 Emile Friday #55

and Trump will provide azureblue Friday #49

Keep it coming Governor BlueKota Aug 21 #2

Hope polls show he might convert some voters that swung late to trump and attract Silent Type Aug 21 #3

Just being in the media getting a word Hornedfrog2000 Aug 21 #10

You really think so? The redistricting issue is perking right along in California, & Liz Warren... Hekate Aug 21 #15

Our candidates need to appeal to more than people who have voted Dem in past. All for Democratic Silent Type Aug 21 #19

I trust you are not simply remaining Silent yourself... Hekate Aug 21 #24

Kudos. I'm just not sure it is gaining traction OUTSIDE traditional Democratic voters. Hope I'm wrong. Silent Type Aug 21 #33

He can't "do better" all by himself, but afaiac he's doing a stand-up job as governor of the biggest US State... Hekate Aug 21 #37

Totally agree. Silent Type Friday #38

AND REGARDLESS popsdenver Aug 21 #26

some of the sit outs azureblue Friday #50

I hope the polls convert some elected Dems to fight bare-knuckled Bluetus Friday #53

It's about time a Democrat pushed back The Wizard Aug 21 #5

fuckin' A right....gotta democratsruletheday Aug 21 #22

Finally someone willing to mock Trump D_Master81 Aug 21 #6

Dictators have to look infallible to their base Hornedfrog2000 Aug 21 #13

This orangecrush Aug 21 #30

Been saying it for a long time there are two ways to deal with a bully jgmiller Aug 21 #32

This. We also need to call out and mock the American Christian evangelical movement. travelingthrulife Friday #44

Someone should tell Slobby malaise Aug 21 #7

You go ahead senseandsensibility Aug 21 #11

Bwaaaah malaise Aug 21 #17

I do hope, however, he gets a challenge in the primaries, though... Mark.b2 Aug 21 #9

To me this isn't even about him being a Presidential candidate senseandsensibility Aug 21 #12

I think he can end up soon as the de facto DNC "face" and leader... Mark.b2 Aug 21 #20

I see what you mean senseandsensibility Aug 21 #25

If only we can keep Democrats from chewing him up over some single issue flaw. travelingthrulife Friday #45

Same thing will happen to the Democrats in general if they fight back. Baitball Blogger Aug 21 #14

I'm ready to send money ecstatic Aug 21 #16

It's Trump's game. It is just a half-time show for Gavin. Just enough a little at a time. Trumpanese torture. twodogsbarking Aug 21 #18

just goes to show CommonHumanity Aug 21 #21

Have been so pleasantly surprised. Confess that I underestimated him. Thought he was just allegorical oracle Aug 21 #27

The Guilfoyle thing is a complete red herring senseandsensibility Aug 21 #29

Wonder how she feels about the Trump family these days. They sure packed her off to Greece travelingthrulife Friday #46

It's his policies and his strategy, inverting Donnie's inverted reality back to normal bucolic_frolic Aug 21 #28

Because someone is finally taking on the Hump. Watch his space. This guy just may be the next President. Joinfortmill Aug 21 #31

Not sure about overall approval SouthBayDem Aug 21 #35

I approve 100%. It's way too early for 2028. I don't consider that decision as a priority for many years. Gore1FL Aug 21 #36

Republicans are on all-out offensive live love laugh Friday #41

Crockett should apply to live in that all white town being formed. travelingthrulife Friday #47

The media LOVES this stuff. PuraVidaDreamin Friday #43

Hey, WHATEVER works!" calimary Friday #60

I thought he should have run for president in 2024 Gum Logger Friday #48

I think he's awesome but concerned w selling a California Democratic governor C Moon Friday #61

Apparently, the previous low approval rating was in part due to him having a lot of hair. :/ C Moon Friday #56

And it is SLICKED BACK senseandsensibility Friday #57

I hope the rest of the dem leadership is inspired to follow his example mike_c Friday #58

You and me both senseandsensibility Friday #59

While heartily applauding him taking it to the orange obscenity stopdiggin Friday #62

Both he and Pritzker have been great - I'd vote for either. TBF Monday #63