You know what pisses me off? I'm seeing all these threads about negative info and reactions

[CatWoman]

relating to Trump and his administration, as it were.

Yet Brian Williams and his deluded panel can only push the "democrats in disarray" bullshit.

That really, truly angers me.

That's how we got stuck with this orange buffoon in the first place.

[Skittles]

1. I don't watch him, how are Dems in disarray?

they seem OK to me, it's repukes who are wigging out

[Hortensis]

25. The part I saw was that Pelosi and Schiff were supposedly

shockingly remiss in not making a special major television appearance to call Trump out for the crime of soliciting China's interference in the election. Unbelievable that the Democrats' chances at impeachment were going down the tubes from neglect as they were goofing off in two different states doing other things too unimportant to mention, yada, yada, blah, blah, yada blah.

I was surprised at first because continuing events all day had caused me to think we were doing great and the Republicans were in big trouble, not the opposite. Turned it off.

[eleny]

2. Rec'd

I just wanted to post about this. Had to turn off the program because it was his same old mantra. I rarely watch his show anymore but gave it a chance. Ffs, even Chuck Todd took a better overall approach today.

[BigmanPigman]

3. I was thinking the same thing.

Glad I'm not alone. Schmidt, from the NY Times, added to the BS.

[Garrett78]

4. Brian wasn't saying Dems are in disarray. He just made the simple point that...

...Democratic leadership should have immediately pounced on Trump's China comment. Pelosi or Schiff (if not both) should have immediately had a press conference stating, "Crimes committed out in the open are still crimes."

Surrogates and talk show hosts aren't enough. We need Dem. leadership to get in front of cameras as soon as things like that happen.

Trump is not trying to self-impeach as someone suggested. He's trying to control the narrative. He's trying to make people think, "If it's out in the open, it must not be wrong." If Democratic leadership doesn't pounce on that shit, Trump's attempt to control the narrative will be successful.

And Dems shouldn't just say that what he's saying and doing is wrong. Point out to the American public that what Trump is doing is a strategy, that he's trying to normalize his criminality, that he's trying to say, "If I'm open about collusion, then collusion is not a crime." Because as obvious as his strategy is to some, I guarantee you that most need to have it explained to them.

Simple, repetitive messaging and establishing the dominant narrative is something Republicans have long understood as incredibly important. Meanwhile, it's not been a strong suit of Democrats. That's just the reality.

[Skittles]

6. agreed

[canetoad]

7. Nancy and Adam

Would never get any impeaching done if they ran in front of the cameras every time 45 said something untrue or stupid.

[Garrett78]

9. What Trump said today wasn't merely something untrue or stupid. It was impeachable.

And a 5-minute press conference isn't asking a whole lot. Someone from leadership needed to immediately hold a press conference with the simple, easy-to-understand message that "Crimes committed out in the open are still crimes, and the president just committed an impeachable offense. Any questions?"

[Lock him up.]

10. Agreed. Plz write this to them.

Although they were busy at the time Don Caligula committed ANOTHER impeachable offense.

[sprinkleeninow]

11. drump in the frypan:

"This is your president on criminal steroids. Any questions?"

[StarfishSaver]

12. And then what?

What would the result of such a press conference be that isn't already occurring?

[Garrett78]

13. It's about controlling the narrative.

Trump is trying to get the public to accept the idea that if he's open about collusion then collusion isn't a crime. If Dems don't constantly beat that back, it will take hold in the public consciousness.

Messaging and narrative has long been something Republicans do much better than Democrats. And repetition works. If Dems think it's enough to just let Trump spout nonsense, that he'll bring himself down, they're wrong. Do not underestimate the gullibility and ignorance of the American people.

[StarfishSaver]

16. Pelosi and Schiff holding a press conference won't change or control the narrative

In fact, dropping everything to answer random questions from the press risks diluting and distracting from their targeted messaging.

They're doing exactly what they need to do, including putting out precise, targeted messaging. Running to the press podium every time Trump says or does anything illegal and/or impeachable will just play into his hands and won't get them one inch closer to our goal.

[Garrett78]

17. We can agree to disagree.

But for as long as I can remember the #1 complaint about Democrats has to do with messaging, and with good reason.

To impact the narrative, you have to establish the narrative and not let Republicans frame the debate.

[StarfishSaver]

20. We agree on the importance of establishing a narrative

We disagree that rushing to a podium to hold an impromptu press conference because Trump said something crazy is the only way to do it.

[Garrett78]

22. This wasn't just something crazy. It was an impeachable offense that...

...goes right to the heart of the matter at hand. The very issue being investigated was on full display.

This wasn't Trump lying or bashing the media or serving McDonald's at the White House. This was monumental.

[StarfishSaver]

24. And that's pretty much all the media has been talking a out in the last 24 hours

Sounds like they didn't need Pelosi and Schiff wasting their time answering a lot of questions in a press conference for that message to take hold.

[uponit7771]

19. I disagree on this one, matter of fact for impeachment they should have a daily spokes person that

... is treated like their com sec.

Human behavior science is what the Kremlin is whooping our asses in right now cause Red Don's ability to repeat the absurd

[StarfishSaver]

21. The Dems have a Coms Secretary

Are doing an excellent job with messaging. The entire media narrative is all about how Trump is engaging in illegal, unethical, unpatriotic, and impeachable behavior. I'm not sure how the messaging could be much more on point and consistent right now.

[tblue37]

15. Nancy says:

Link to tweet

[Garrett78]

18. A tweet the following day doesn't have the impact of an immediate press conference.

[StarfishSaver]

23. Who do you think would have been influenced by an immediate press conference in the middle of the d?

[tblue37]

26. True. nt

[KPN]

5. What exactly did Brian Williams say? I watched some of tonbight's show, but didn't see anything

that looked or sounded like "democrats are in disarray"?

[Garrett78]

14. See post #4.

A minor part of his program was spent making a bit of constructive criticism. That's all.

[Iggo]

8. Brian Williams is still a thing?

He must be very handsome.