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[–] sundrei@lemmy.sdf.org 40 points 6 months ago (75 children)

Genuinely curious what people want the Democrats to specifically do right now, apart from vague calls of "something" and "more" and "better." At least on a federal level, aren't they pretty much powerless at this point? What even can they do?

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 28 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Not lining up to bend over for republicans would be nice a nice start. Even a quarter the obstructionism as the republican party has put forth when Democrats are in charge would be appreciated.

[–] sundrei@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Certainly, but like -- what specifically? If you could pick one specific thing they should do/have done, what would it be?

[–] ubergeek@lemmy.today 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Not vote "Yes" on appointments.

[–] sundrei@lemmy.sdf.org -1 points 6 months ago

For the most part they haven't; and with the votes available, not a single nominee was in danger of being voted down even when all Democrats voted against them. Pete Hegseth received 0 Democratic votes and still got confirmed.

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