i hate appearing as if im saying some of the media/pr things democrats can be doing that they aren't is "easy." i dont want to be "that guy" who just says, "do this and you'll win everything."

but the truth of the matter is, the democrats just do not do a lot of basic 101 stuff.

it is certainly true that the mainstream press prefers spectacle over substance, and in the past has shown an unwillingness to feature the left offering a serious take over right-wing antics.

but its a lot easier to say the press is doing a bad job of it if the dems are trying.

if democratic members of house/senate do a press event, issue releases, send out tweets and they are ignored in favor of republicans, this is a slam-dunk case for everyone up and down the line to make.

but the reality is, democrats are tight-lipped.

they do not flood the zone. they do not respond quickly to events. they do not attach their pet causes to news events. they create a news vacuum that the gop fills, along with msm spin. it is frustrating.

so when i chide them, im not offering a magic trick. im not saying it solves all their problems. but to be a player you have to try and play the game. most of the time, they simply are not.

that doesnt mean they can't or wont win elections. but it would be nice to win *and* shape the conversation which leads to passing legislation, regulation, etc to make people's lives better. but you gotta show up.