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LiberalArkie

(19,688 posts) Sun Dec 7, 2025, 12:13 PM Dec 2025

Why Hakeem Jeffries' new slogan for the Democratic Party is so ineffective [View all]

Dec. 7, 2025, 6:00 AM EST

Democrats have been overperforming in off-year and special elections in 2025 and may be poised for a huge win in the midterms in 2026, but they know they face a deeper problem: Their party isn’t particularly well-liked, and voters don’t have a good sense of what Democrats stand for.

Worry not, because House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has the answer in a new slogan. Are you ready for it?

“Strong floor, no ceiling.”

Try to contain your excitement. Not only will nobody have any idea what that means unless it’s explained, it doesn’t even describe well what Democrats ought to want.

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https://www.ms.now/opinion/hakeem-jeffries-slogan-democratic-party

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Why Hakeem Jeffries' new slogan for the Democratic Party is so ineffective [View all] LiberalArkie Dec 2025 OP

LOL n/t leftstreet Dec 2025 #1

I like it Blues Heron Dec 2025 #2

Democrats badgolfer Dec 2025 #3

Kinda lame. Jeffries needs to hire a good ad agency that can come up with something Ocelot II Dec 2025 #4

Yeah, they need o spend some money and do it right NotHardly Dec 2025 #31

The probably used an old trusted consultant Bobstandard Dec 2025 #77

Exactly. We don't need ANY slogans. We need real plans and real commitments. Bluetus Dec 2025 #105

What in the does it even mean? I think is dumb but that is this ol gals opinion. Trueblue1968 Dec 2025 #97

Meh; a softball for rightwing mockery Chasstev365 Dec 2025 #5

Free car, no brakes. Maru Kitteh Dec 2025 #107

If you play fantasy sports (Fantasy Football for example), you definitely don't need it explained AZJonnie Dec 2025 #6

Yep, I agree padfun Dec 2025 #27

It immediately clicked with me True Dough Dec 2025 #52

See, I didn't know that Blue_playwright Dec 2025 #55

I'd agree with that but if that's the intention, they should own it, don't be coy. Maru Kitteh Dec 2025 #109

Okay I'll ask my hubby who is into fantasy sports senseandsensibility Dec 2025 #60

Well it's a hell of a lot better than Autumn Dec 2025 #7

Here's what I remember: "Strong floor, _____ ceiling." and it has NOTHING TO DO WITH ME. Tetrachloride Dec 2025 #8

"Tax rich, then money to buy nice ceiling!"--Confucious RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Dec 2025 #9

EGAD! jaymac Dec 2025 #10

It's the title of a book, by a venture capitalist leftstreet Dec 2025 #11

So, the rich get richer Bettie Dec 2025 #19

+1 leftstreet Dec 2025 #25

"The secret is that the floor for the ultra wealthy is our ceiling and we're buried under it." Solly Mack Dec 2025 #41

The LAST thing we need James48 Dec 2025 #34

It costs lots of money to have "access to education, healthcare, homes, jobs, capital, and justice" KS Toronado Dec 2025 #69

Absolutely hate this description angrychair Dec 2025 #85

How can something be radically moderate? Mossfern Dec 2025 #106

Exactly Mossfern angrychair Dec 2025 #110

In other words...no ceiling to the TechBros money-grabbing. Got it. travelingthrulife Dec 2025 #113

do people ever tire of these nobodies who make money tearing down our Democratic leaders? bigtree Dec 2025 #12

He is really blah..... Historic NY Dec 2025 #13

Huh ... dweller Dec 2025 #14

this is bullshit. This isn't Jeffries's new slogan. It's one thing he said bigtree Dec 2025 #15

Actually, he started saying it back in August leftstreet Dec 2025 #16

he's said much more than that one thing bigtree Dec 2025 #30

Whining that Democrats don't talk about the economy, when they do, insinuations they're corrupt capitalists. betsuni Dec 2025 #32

So what? Cirsium Dec 2025 #35

the author claime that it's a 'new slogan for the Democratic party" bigtree Dec 2025 #38

Huh? Cirsium Dec 2025 #72

the author succeeded in rallying his readers against President Biden bigtree Dec 2025 #89

OK Cirsium Dec 2025 #94

Are you sure? Cirsium Dec 2025 #33

....if you bother to listen to any appearance of his, he has many 'slogans' bigtree Dec 2025 #45

Agreed Cirsium Dec 2025 #65

Sure stirred up the crowd, didn't it Nittersing Dec 2025 #73

Jefferies was **NEVER** said he was the hype man, we shouldn't expect it either. uponit7771 Dec 2025 #17

Ugh NewHendoLib Dec 2025 #18

Article's author is really really mad at Jeffries for not explaining the U.S. economy and politics in four words. betsuni Dec 2025 #20

It is a fabulous slogan from the powerful communications perspective LearnedHand Dec 2025 #61

Sounds like a tornado hit. milestogo Dec 2025 #21

We need fire breathers and fighters, not mush mouths who praise Trump's policies Mysterian Dec 2025 #22

Is "Catchy" out of vogue these days? DFW Dec 2025 #23

I have a better one: MAKE LYING WRONG AGAIN! Nictuku Dec 2025 #24

Jebus, that's weak. Traildogbob Dec 2025 #26

Sounds like a decent fantasy running back facing the Bengals. Iggo Dec 2025 #28

As a corporate Democrat, the one thing that the really wealthy do not want to have happen is change. LiberalArkie Dec 2025 #29

this author is just trying to stir shit about Mamdani. bigtree Dec 2025 #36

I think you're confused and mean MAGAts when you say Democrats MorbidButterflyTat Dec 2025 #48

OMG, please tell me he's joking. Democrats will be KPN Dec 2025 #37

Referring to his securities portfolio, maybe? flvegan Dec 2025 #39

"Fuck up the MAGAts" would be mine Aviation Pro Dec 2025 #40

Where's the beef? yaesu Dec 2025 #42

Post removed Post removed Dec 2025 #43

Welcome to DU, MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2025 #47

Here we go again MorbidButterflyTat Dec 2025 #44

The Mystery of What Democrats Stand For. Voters have no idea, but they sure don't like it. WUT. betsuni Dec 2025 #64

So That's Why Dems Won All Those Election's Cha Dec 2025 #84

Yes, don't fall for garbage! Think for yourselves! Listen. betsuni Dec 2025 #99

Thank You! It really is Cha Dec 2025 #102

Everyone dropping their little offering into the insult collection basket at the Church of Dem Bashing. betsuni Dec 2025 #103

It's heartbreaking, and frustrating. MorbidButterflyTat Dec 2025 #117

I think of the old joke about the guy who goes hunting with an "I am not a bear" sign on his back betsuni Dec 2025 #123

And there are SO MANY threads just like it. MorbidButterflyTat Dec 2025 #115

From August 2025, Hakeem Jeffries talks about "Strong floor, no ceiling." Link below. Solly Mack Dec 2025 #46

Oh, you mean it was more than a cherry picked sound bite used to bash the Democratic House minority leader??? MorbidButterflyTat Dec 2025 #50

The link shows what Jeffries meant when he used the phrase. That's why I posted it. Solly Mack Dec 2025 #63

I appreciate your post that proves the OP is BS MorbidButterflyTat Dec 2025 #114

doesn't sound like what the author above was bleating about, at all. bigtree Dec 2025 #58

I posted it to show what he meant when he used the phrase. Solly Mack Dec 2025 #62

I get that bigtree Dec 2025 #91

Thanks for context fujiyamasan Dec 2025 #82

Sounds more like a talking point to build off than a "slogan" to me. Solly Mack Dec 2025 #88

That would be a Brilliant OP... because Cha Dec 2025 #104

Michael Jordan - "The ceiling is the roof" fargone Dec 2025 #49

I would prefer..... Escape Dec 2025 #51

I'm a marketing professional Blue_playwright Dec 2025 #53

I'm not and it's terrible. moonscape Dec 2025 #80

Once upon a time, the Democrats had a brand: The Party That Looks Out For The Little Guy JHB Dec 2025 #54

It is too static and passive. LudwigPastorius Dec 2025 #56

"No ceiling" sure sounds like a dogwhistle to the billionaires? LearnedHand Dec 2025 #57

Although I don't love it senseandsensibility Dec 2025 #59

This slogan lacks any emotional appeal and requires too much thinking. Duncan Grant Dec 2025 #66

It needs to be a verb. C_U_L8R Dec 2025 #67

SIGH... GiqueCee Dec 2025 #68

Jeffries and Schumer need to be replaced pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #70

WTF????? Why do we need a slogan?????? Katinfl Dec 2025 #71

It's too easy to shoot holes in this... appmanga Dec 2025 #74

I like it as a sentiment. But slogans need to be more intuitive. markodochartaigh Dec 2025 #75

who said it was a 'slogan for the party? bigtree Dec 2025 #92

Sounds empty TheFarseer Dec 2025 #76

The article is BS. Jeffries was asked what Dems believe in. Raven123 Dec 2025 #78

Okay Progressive dog Dec 2025 #79

... littlemissmartypants Dec 2025 #81

Who says it's some official slogan ? JI7 Dec 2025 #83

One guy. All the whining about leadership, people mindlessly follow anyone as long as they hate Democrats. betsuni Dec 2025 #96

he has a slogan? ... oh, i see. well, it kinda sucks. try again nt orleans Dec 2025 #86

Gosh. Kid Berwyn Dec 2025 #87

"Strong floor, no ceiling" Abolishinist Dec 2025 #90

(yawn) Conjuay Dec 2025 #93

Let me guess. It was worked up by the consultant class. yellow dahlia Dec 2025 #95

... mcar Dec 2025 #98

The new slogan is confusing MustLoveBeagles Dec 2025 #100

Pretty Lame n/t Timewas Dec 2025 #101

"FEED THE POOR, AND TAX THE RICH"! Jack Valentino Dec 2025 #108

I thought the messaging was affordability Ruby the Liberal Dec 2025 #111

What the Rebl2 Dec 2025 #112

The Jokes About Hurricanes Write Themselves, Don't They? ..... ColoringFool Dec 2025 #116

Seems 'a slogan' rather than 'THE slogan' Torchlight Dec 2025 #118

Huh? dwayneb Dec 2025 #119

Our country is imploding, and this is what D leadership is working on..... Tbone421 Dec 2025 #120

THIS IS NOT JEFFRIES SLOGAN FFS!!!! Nittersing Dec 2025 #121

So some guy has a beef with Jeffries, pretends that something Jeffries says is an "official slogan", so that he can... FascismIsDeath Dec 2025 #122