Thursday, May 29, 2025
PMT: Oh, What to do? A Plan for Democrats.
There is a lot of frustration with Democratic members of Congress right now. "Why won't they do something?" upset constituents ask as the Trump administration pursues a smash-and-grab approach to governance.
It's an understandable but pointless question. Those posing it don't know exactly what these Senators and Representatives should be doing, after all. And neither do their elected officials.
The truth is that you can't do something in politics without power, and right now the Democrats don't have any real power. They don't control either house of Congress, which means they can't even control a committee or hold hearings. In other words, it's not just that they can't out-vote the Republicans; for the most part they can't even get a platform to make a fuss (one exception: Cory Booker's filibuster).
The most important thing the Democrats can do right now is to work towards regaining power, starting with the 2026 elections. That means they need something to run on besides "NOT TRUMP!" A real platform-- a plan for national success.
Here is a simple three-part platform I think they could stand on, which not only serves as a critique of the Trump administration, but is a positive plan for change:
1) American leadership in collaboration. That means we build alliances internationally, develop strong trade relationships, and work with other nations on things like climate change.
2) Responsible Budgeting. Republicans have abandoned the goal of reducing debt-- and Democrats are historically better at it, anyways. Yeah, the rich will pay taxes. Own it.
3) We are the world's visionaries. Our core economic strength is innovation. Invest in it, believe in it, imagine it. Invite the best minds in the world back to our country. Whether it is remaking the military or entertainment, the USA must lead.
We share, we save, we see.
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Can't wait for you to write sbout Ed Martin the new head of Pardons and the Admins get out of jail fee card.
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