18 People Shared EXACTLY How They Want Democrats To "Fight Back" And Finally Start Taking Action

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20-03-2025

In the last 12 months especially, people have repeatedly expressed fatigue with the Democratic party and what they perceive to be a lack of effort displayed by its leaders.
Knowing this, it's not shocking that NBC News just dropped data from a poll showing the party has reached a new low in popularity as left-leaners are practically BEGGING leadership to fight back against the Trump administration's unfavorable actions.
But what exactly does "fighting back" look like? Well, to find out, I asked our BuzzFeed Community what actions they'd like to see Democrats take.
Here's what they said:
1."Every Democratic leader needs to get on TV and start speaking the truth about the damage being done and what it means."
"They need to hold town halls, talk to newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc. absolutely everywhere information goes should be used to re-educate the American public since it's become apparent that we are one of the most ignorant countries considering the access to information we have yet don't use."
—sassytable32
2."Every single time Trump violates the law, the Democrats need to offer Articles of Impeachment. Every time."
"No, he won't GET impeached. What will happen is crystal clear proof of which members of Congress uphold the rule of law and which will support a dictator. That would be crucial in changing things in the midterm elections."
—Nyssa
3."Be as rude and uncivil as they are."
"Match the energy and watch them fall apart. Trump, in particular, cannot handle being insulted. USE THAT."
—flinnchristian
4."Leadership needs to retire — anyone over the age of 60 should not be a member of Congress."
"They're out of touch and know nothing about what it's like to live in today's world. It's time for a much-needed (and regularly scheduled) changing of the guard."
—flinnchristian
5."The problem I have observed is that when Bernie had some momentum in the early 2010s, liberals who liked him were told they were too idealistic and too far left. They were basically told to get realistic and compromise. Well, over the course of the past 15 years, the far right hasn't compromised for shit."
"So the left had to move completely to the center to balance the ever-further-right-creeping Republicans. So now we have some watered-down, toothless Democrats versus the Hitler youth. Good work done by all."
—hampster
6."Need them to take control of the narrative, and stop taking the bait and responding to every bit of chaos thrown out by the Trump admin. Most of it is spin, and a lot won't stick. They need to unite on what is important and get a new strategist that listens to younger generations!"
"There were people that voted MAGA and AOC. I can't wrap my head around that, but can a new strategy tell us how to reach those people? How to reach the over 1/3 of voters that did not bother to show up?"
—braveelephant411
7."Democrats (and Republicans) were elected by the people to do a job. They get paid to do this job. Instead of quietly acquiescing to a narcissistic dictator, they need to represent their constituents."
"We have a Constitution. Uphold it! We have laws and procedures. Enforce them! If each part of our government will do their job, our country will survive. Sit back and do nothing — and you will see the end of the United States!"
—wittycat706
8."We need better comms aimed at the working class and educational reform STAT."
"Support defunding police/ICE. We need to spend on things that create a strong civil society."
—flinnchristian
9."Stop being tolerant when a MAGA does something uncivil in your presence. Bigotry should not be rewarded with tolerance."
—Trent
10."Look to Jasmine Crockett, AOC, Bernie Sanders. Get out there and call him a liar, do town meetings in the Republican districts that have representatives too afraid to face their constituents and tell them what he's doing to them, it's brass knuckles time."
"It's time to replace Schumer and Jeffries. Let the young lead. Never miss an opportunity to tell the truth. Shut down FOX News. Call the courts out for not holding Felon 47 to defying their orders. HIT THE STREETS EVERY DAY."
—spiritedprincess634
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11."They need to create some actual policies and not just have the policy of 'Well, Trump's evil, and we're not him.' That didn't work the first time Trump was elected, and unfortunately, they didn't learn that time around, so he was elected again."
"Stop just focusing on what you're not, and start convincing the undecided voters with what you are. Oh, and most importantly, don't just go chasing for celebrity support. Most normal people don't give a shit which famous people you've got behind you, they just want to hear some policies. Look at the shower of shite famous people Trump had behind him — Kid Rock and Hulk Hogan — and he still won."
—bucephalusbouncingball
12."Dems need to attack every single crazy ass thing he does and says. My God, the man is an endless supply of lies, fantasies, and conjectures that come from his little magical made-up mind."
"We have become so numb to him bombarding us with crazy stuff, that we just shrug and say that can't happen — then it does! We cannot be indifferent to a person like him. We have to stand up to the lunacy."
—mushyhawk59
13."Enough with decorum, playing nice, and 'taking the high road.' Start using plain language and call out fascism for what it is."
"Speak out and push back on harmful behavior and narratives. Stop censuring and dogpiling people who DO speak out. Fight the fuck back with everything you've got. Start actually holding your MAGA/MAGA-adjacent coworkers accountable."
—maskedpuppy66
14."They need to stop acting like these are normal times and normal things that call for normal diplomacy. This is the time to be getting in the streets and getting folks riled up."
"We are past the point of educating those who don't agree with us. You can't educate them until you deprogram them. Get LOUD."
—maskedogre635
15."They need to get more information out to the people. Less about emotions and more about concrete, easy to understand facts."
"Economy worse, people getting fired, cost of living increasing, etc. Please do not stoop to the level of Republicans; we don't want the party turning into what we dislike and then have no leg to stand on, no right to complain or achieve better if we do what they do."
—agonza
16."Not only increase the number of their own town hall meetings but be present at town hall meetings held by the opposition, and if one of those is canceled, announce they will be at that location at the same time. Alert the press about what you're doing and when, even if the meeting's duly elected rep is there."
"Go to town hall meetings held by fellow Dems, so there's more show of unity... Discuss what you will or want to do for us, not what you will do for 'them.'"
—fancykid446
17."They need to get out of their own way and stop their, 'This is the way we've always done it' nonsense. We need actual change because there were so many people who simply didn't vote."
"Now we are heading somewhere that will be a cross of The Hunger Games, The Handmaid's Tale, and when the Kens took over BarbieLand."
—dellarock
18.And finally, "Find all the loopholes and use them. Fight back and fight just as dirty as they do. Unfortunately, now is not the time to keep to the higher ground."
—cooldolphin923
Regardless of where you stand, what would you like to see Democrats do going forward? Share your thoughts in the comments or, to remain anonymous, use this Google form. Your response may be featured in an upcoming post.