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The Way Forward

EarlG

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10. From the email

Reply to gab13by13 (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 15, 2025, 11:46 AM

Apr 15

"In order to reach as many people as possible and meet them where they are, the Cabinet will conduct briefings with media and coalition partners, speak directly with Americans at town halls..."

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Mass email just received from the DNC about a "People's Cabinet" -- what do you think? [View all] EarlG Apr 15 OP

Seems good as far as it goes, but "cut through the lies and speak directly" also seems like simply more talk. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 15 #1

I like it. If done right with proper media coverage, it could be effective. nt CousinIT Apr 15 #2

I have an idea for Ken Martin gab13by13 Apr 15 #3

From the email EarlG Apr 15 #10

Then it's a fantastic idea. gab13by13 Apr 15 #11

Yup. Quiet Em Apr 15 #15

In the words of my late father, when things are going to hell in a handbasket, "DO SOMETHING... hlthe2b Apr 15 #4

Town halls format that the media won't cover? Autumn Apr 15 #5

There is no better way, gab13by13 Apr 15 #12

Media has been covering town halls. Sorry you missed what happened to Chuck Grassley. Hekate Apr 16 #19

I hope they include state officials Sanity Claws Apr 15 #6

well, there is a big gap in 'think tanks' btn right and left. mopinko Apr 15 #7

My understanding of it is it is about taking back control of the message. Quiet Em Apr 15 #8

Bingo Bango Bongo gab13by13 Apr 15 #13

I like it. I think they should be holding daily press briefings. trump never stopped campaigning. He laid low for a bit tulipsandroses Apr 15 #9

I think it should be every other day. Imho, strategicly let people "sit with" what they hear for a day, then... electric_blue68 Apr 15 #17

This strategy is way better than the strategy being employed by some Democrats. gab13by13 Apr 15 #14

This could be one of our answers to what should we do. bluestarone Apr 15 #16

It seems promising. I hope they broadcast (general term) in all manner of media, and mediums. And since a certain.... electric_blue68 Apr 15 #18

Sounds like a good idea to me, EarlG. Keep at it, bring media coverage, encourage all to come... Hekate Apr 16 #20