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senseandsensibility

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21. On offense is where we need to be

Reply to reACTIONary (Reply #20)

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 03:06 PM

13 hrs ago

and it is up to us to do that. Constantly defending against BS "narratives" is not nearly as effective. And since Dems actually ARE on the side of law and order here, why not lead with that?

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This is Chris Murphy's framing for the shutdown, and all Dems should follow his lead [View all] senseandsensibility Saturday OP

It's easier to scream hysterically and blame the democrats for not doing enough bottomofthehill Saturday #1

He is absolutely correct! SheltieLover Saturday #2

Chris is one of our best & speaks out! Wish he got more exposure. -nt CrispyQ Saturday #3

Yes he is really ahead of the curve senseandsensibility Saturday #4

Where's the Dem fire in the belly?? BattleRow Saturday #14

Agreed. When Chris Murphy speaks, I listen. yellow dahlia Saturday #16

Thank you for this post... NNadir Saturday #5

Well aren't you sweet? senseandsensibility Saturday #6

Clear, concise and accurate Raven123 Saturday #7

Murphy is my Senator and he still impresses me. I've had my issues with some of his votes (Laken Riley) is one . . . Nanjeanne Saturday #8

Yes, we will never find the "perfect" candidate who agrees with us on every issue senseandsensibility Saturday #15

Some of my issues are no flexibility. Others I need to see growth. As disappointing as I was in his Nanjeanne Saturday #18

Put the the party that supposedly loves law and order on the defensive. progressoid Saturday #9

Yes exactly! senseandsensibility Saturday #10

There are Hundreds of popsdenver Saturday #11

Keep it simple. Just Jerome Saturday #12

Hooray for Sen. Murphy! MY SENATOR! CTyankee Saturday #13

He boils things down to the bottom line...not just some "talking point". yellow dahlia Saturday #17

Excellent framing and very reasonable explanation! liberalla 17 hrs ago #19

Very good framing!!! Puts us on the... reACTIONary 16 hrs ago #20

On offense is where we need to be senseandsensibility 13 hrs ago #21