David Plouffe to Dems: Don't despair, get to work!

[oxymoron]

By Greg Sargent

Thanks to his work as the architect of Barack Obama's stunning victory in 2008, few political strategists command the respect of the Dem rank and file to the degree David Plouffe does.

So Plouffe is now trying to buck up despondent Dems by starring in a new video, to be emailed out to supporters by Obama's political operation, telling them that all is not lost and that Dems can do far better this fall than the pundits are predicting -- if they get to work:

Video here: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/plum-line/2010/09/david_plouffe_to_dems_dont_des.html

[BrklynLiberal]

1. He should be spending some time talking to those in DC....

[EFerrari]

5. Maybe it's a self-motivational video. n/t

[Pirate Smile]

6. This has been one of the most productive Congresses ever.

They have actually worked their asses off - at least the Democrats have, Republicans, well, not so much.

[Lost4words]

11. really? how long have you been paying attention?

the current admin wasted so much time and political capitol trying to get pukes on board, which they never would be, all we have are lackluster results!

[BrklynLiberal]

17. Compared to what?

[Pirate Smile]

20. Previous legislative sessions.

[Winterblues]

21. I think he was referring to their campaign efforts and not their Legislative abilities.

How many Democratic campaign ads have you seen? I have seen absolutely zero, yet have been hearing Republicans adfs on a daily basis..

[Beetwasher]

2. It's All About Timing, People Writing Off The Dems Now Are Being Politically Naive

And buying into the corporate attempt at self fulfilling prophecy via massive amounts of propoganda.

That's not to discount the danger the Dems face in this election. The discontent is real, but the fight for November is really only NOW getting starting. Much of politics is in the timing and now is the right time to really start the offensive because now is the time it will have most impact.

[Lost4words]

8. I am still stinging from the democratic offensive against ME!

the dems will have my waining loyal vote once again but it wont change my position that the current president IS a Milton Friedman loving corporatist!

[Beetwasher]

12. Have You Heard About The Troll Bust At DKos?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9090537

Sounds to me like you're attempting to destroy the Democrats. I wonder why you would do that on this board?

[Lost4words]

19. Because I am tired of melee mouth half dems

so go ahead and out me as what ever you want, there is no there, but I truly question your lockstep tendencies with the current admin. Who is paying you as it is certainly clear to me you are not one of the millions currently suffering this economy.

as I recall, Huey Long was also an ID on FDL and, honestly, that poster reminded me of you!

[Beetwasher]

22. So You Admit You're Trying To Destroy Dems? That's Interesting

n/t

[Ramulux]

3. Amen

The next two months are going to be long and hard, and I am determined to do everything in my power to help the dems stem their loses. Call me a partisan, call me a chump, call me whatever you want, but I will be taking a much needed break from Obama-bashing for the next two months and replace it with intense loyalty to the democratic party. Once the election is over and we have kept the psychopaths out of office, we can start letting Obama know about all the things he is doing wrong.

[Arkana]

4. Dems: Fuck You, David Plouffe, We're Pouting

[EFerrari]

7. Actually, some of us are out of work and trying to save our homes, not pouting.

Pouting is for people who broke a nail. When I get to that level, I'll be happy to "pout", too.

[Lost4words]

9. same here! 100% nt

[myrna minx]

10. Is that your inspiring GOTV technique? n/t

[Arkana]

13. I agree with Plouffe.

I'm just anticipating what the FDL crowd will say.

[myrna minx]

14. I hope you don't go door knocking accusing the unemployed of pouting.

I hope you don't phone bank and accuse those nearing foreclosure of pouting.

Again - not a very good GOTV game plan - accusing your fellow Americans - who are hurting, of pouting.

[Arkana]

16. I wouldn't accuse them of anything, seeing as how I'm one of them.

[leeroysphitz]

15. I'm not despondent because dems are going to lose.

I'm despondent because they seem to be doing everything they can to lose.

[BrklynLiberal]

18. It is depressing to see them behave as if they want to lose...