Democrats' playbook to beat Republicans in 2 years: work with them now
Democrats have a plan to take back power in Washington back from Republicans in two years: work with them now.
abcnews.go.com
29 Jan 2025 ~~ By Tal Axelrod
Democrats have a plan to take back power in Washington back from Republicans in two years: work with them now.
Democrats, who are already planning their comeback after being swept out of power in Washington last month, have said they'll oppose President-elect Donald Trump and his allies when their values collide but are open to cooperation on a range of issues, including immigration, federal spending and entitlements.
The strategy marks a turnaround from 2017, when "resistance" to Trump was Democrats' rallying cry. But, some lawmakers and operatives said, it also marks a challenge to Republicans for bipartisanship at a time when narrow GOP congressional majorities will likely mandate some level of cooperation.
"People want to see government work, and we're going to hold Republicans accountable for whether they're willing to help move things forward for the American people. So, if they aren't, then absolutely, that will impact them at the ballot box," said Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., who led House Democrats' campaign arm this year and will do so again for the 2026 midterms.
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However, some Democrats warned, the party must balance cooperation, even if just offering it, with attacks.
The base still finds Trump -- and Republicans in Congress with similar brands -- abhorrent, and the results in 2026 will be largely fueled by voter attitudes about the GOP's control in Washington.
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Either way, Democrats are ready to pounce heading into 2026, when both chambers of Congress and 36 governorships will be up for grabs.
"In politics, it's always the right move to extend a hand," said Jared Leopold, a Democratic strategist and former DGA staffer. "And if somebody chooses to slap you in the face instead, you better make sure you catch it on camera."
Commentary:
It's quite apparent that ABC, a subsidiary of Disney and follows their Left wing agenda.
The "People" are not worried about Trump fulfilling his end of the bargain. He's proving and keeping his promises. It's those RINO's in the GOP that they're worried about. For starters there's Collins and Murkowski, and a number of Congresspersons that call themselves conservative Republican and vote more for the opposition.
This is the same old Democrat playbook. They did this in 2018. They ran in purple and light red districts as “Me Too” GOP lite. It will be up to the GOP campaigns to point out that their actions now are totally contrary to what they did when they were in power.
The Democrats especially the Neo-Marxists can’t be a party of “Centrists” they never have been. Their far Social-Communist left activist wing is powerful and they control the party apparatus and the money!
In the end, Americans must come to realize that Democrats could care less about Americans, All they care about is their Neo-Marxist Globalist Democrat base and keeping power over all others, the American taxpayers.
Most Democrats aren’t Americans, they are Social Democrats who happen to live in America.