Democrats Must Stop Playing Nice: Patrick Reynolds Unveils Four Ads to Beat MAGA

Democrats must stop playing nice if they expect to defeat Donald Trump and win back Congress, says longtime activist Patrick Reynolds.
Democrats Must Stop Playing Nice, Says Patrick Reynolds

By Bob Gatty Democrats will not defeat Donald Trump and regain control of Congress by continuing to play defense and playing nice, according to longtime activist Patrick Reynolds. Reynolds, the grandson of tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds, is now leading the Congress Majority PAC, a pro-Democratic super PAC developing aggressive political advertising for competitive House and […]
David Fenton’s Prescription for Democrats: Simplify the Message, Fight Corruption and Build a Movement

Veteran progressive PR strategist David Fenton says Democrats are guilty of “unilateral disarmament in message war with Republicans. By Bob Gatty Democrats and progressives are bringing policy papers to an information war—and veteran activist and public relations strategist David Fenton says they are getting clobbered. After more than 50 years helping progressive causes win public […]
Jermaine Johnson’s Plan for South Carolina — The 4-Minute Highlights

Only have four minutes? Watch this quick summary of Democratic gubernatorial nominee Dr. Jermaine Johnson’s plans for South Carolina, including roads, schools, healthcare, taxes and more.
Can a Democrat Win South Carolina? Jermaine Johnson Says the State Needs New Leadership

By Bob Gatty South Carolina Democrats have nominated a candidate who believes voters are ready to turn the page on decades of Republican rule. Whether they’re ready to do so remains the biggest question in this year’s race for governor. State Rep. Dr. Jermaine Johnson, the Democratic nominee, acknowledges the political odds. Republicans have controlled […]
Jermaine Johnson’s Plan to Fix South Carolina: Roads, Schools, Healthcare & More

Can Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Jermaine Johnson win South Carolina? In an exclusive Lean to the Left interview, he discusses roads, schools, healthcare, taxes and why he believes the state needs a new direction.
Trump’s Chaos Is Catching Up: Polls Drop, Allies Crack, and the Odds Turn Against Him

by Bob Gatty If Donald Trump and his Republican butt kissers could do any more to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, I’d like to know what it is. This post just hit my inbox this evening and I thought I’d pass it along, hoping to lighten your mood. It sure made me feel […]
: The Dixie Dems: Amplifying Progressive Voices in the South

On the latest Dixie Dems, we’re joined by Army Ranger veteran and political strategist Robin Biro for a candid conversation about Trump’s influence on military policy, looming election risks in the South, and why Democrats can’t afford complacency in states like Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
We also dig into healthcare injustice, veterans’ voices in politics, and how manufactured crises threaten democratic accountability.
Progressives Punchlines: Dixie Dems on Politics in the South

Is the political South quietly changing colors? 🌎
The latest episode of Dixie Dems brings sharp insight and Southern-style humor as Bob Gatty, Arthur Hill, and Robert Thompson break down Trump, elections across GA & NC, and signs of real Democratic momentum.
Cool Your Jets, Democrats! Win First-Fix Later

Republicans are United in Cruelty. Dems Must Not Divide on Principle by Mark M. Bello After weeks of chaos, we finally have a deal to end the shutdown. And what have we learned? Deja Vu all over again. Republicans remain laser-focused on one thing: rewarding the rich and punishing everyone else. Democrats, as has become […]