Thank you for this information and for your good work. However, I have been frustrated by the DNC's messaging failure for many months. I have written to NUMEROUS DNC officials and Dem leaders, to no avail. I would be delighted if someone on your team would actually read this comment and take action, for the good of the cause.
Here is the issue: The DNC website is the official communication channel for Democrats nationally. Wouldn't one expect that in this age of fast-paced digital communication -- especially relevant for younger and less politically connected voters -- the DNC website would be fully up to date? Not just up to date in content but in approach. But it is NOT, by a long shot.
Several months ago, I was stunned to discover that the DNC website is woefully, embarrassingly out of date. "Where We Stand" and "Issues" still feature Joe Biden as President and Kamala Harris as VP! In other words, the DNC site is using its potential reach to present the obsolete, failed 2024 presidential platform! The DNC should not be an archive -- and one which continues to show why we failed!
I have been trying to find more relevant, compelling, up-to-date Dem/progressive messaging. I discovered that 5calls.org [ https://5calls.org/ ] presents timely messaging, organized by key issues. This is extremely useful for identifying consensus Democrat positions and for communicating them to others. 5Calls also has links/contact information to congressional leaders.
Also, I was happy to recently discover Blue Print. You present more timely news than the 2024 presidential platform! However, two problems: [1] Not enough people know about you. I have many actively engaged friends and colleagues. NONE of them were aware of your site. That's a big problem. [2] You don't organize the news in Issues format, so that people can easily discover consensus Democratic positions, with talking points.
My suggestions are: [1] On the DNC home page you provide links to Blue Print and to 5calls.org. You could link to whichever platforms [e.g., Substack] that would connect people quickly with the best messaging out there.[2] You organize your own messaging around the key issues. Perhaps you could partner with 5calls.org.
I am a management consultant. I know that people are more comfortable staying in their lanes and silos. I can imagine a DNC communications official saying, "Well, we haven't used the DNC site for up-to-date messaging." But why in the world not? Wouldn't it be helpful? If we Dems/progressives are to win in November, and save our democracy in the process, we will need to not just work very hard but also work smart and be innovative. Just as we should do when governing.
I am very glad to help, pro bono. As a management consultant, I can help get things done. I'm not in the mood to donate to the DNC given their reluctance to use all available means to win.
Again, thank you for your work, and thank you for reading this lengthy post. I wish all of you the best success.
Ted [Theodore G Ryan, PhD]
912.713.2380
Chapel Hill, NC
Note: I teach at Duke University, but I am working here solely as a private individual.
As a long term Democrat (Originally Independent but wanted to vote in some primaries), I am totally frustrated with the DNC.
You need rebranding. We need you to come out as the New Democrat Party. Why? You are listening to Americans and is time for a change.
You don't want to be the party that people will vote for because they can't vote any longer or support MAGA/Trump Republicans. You need to set a strong foundation for the future.
We support the Constitution, Due Process, Fair Immigration, Restructuring and/o eliminating ICE.
We support American Workers, Accountability, Healthcare, Education, Equality.........Bi-Partisan Congressional Decisions. AIPAC contributions are just embarrassing.
We can fund illegal wars and can't take care of Americans?
Soon we will find the definitive connections with Russia, Israel, Trump and Epstein.
Trump is owned by Russia and Israel, no doubt. While Gaza dies (Israel) and Ukraine (Russia) barely hangs on.
Trump and MAGA are setting up Democrats as the hated "Liberal Extremists."
You need to reframe and do so now! Stop the rhetoric!
Go out with a big campaign on Social Media! Please before you lose your momentum. People are so frustrated, they will be listen.
No more money until AIPAC backed democrats are primaried out, the oligarchs are out and we start supporting progressive people that will stand for Americans first!!!
Here is something the DNC might like to highlight . I know TN is not on their list to "get out the vote" but this something that should be pointed out.
Kathryn, I'm presuming you're not asking this to me. As I noted, I've offered to help pro bono. I have sent countless messages to DNC operatives, and have received "Crickets." Instead we get these incessant pleas for $$, happy faces, and the 2024 Platform [with Biden as the Nominee] and 2024 Issues. I've become wholly disenchanted with the DNC and Blue Print for not making the changes, updates they need to make. They appear to be happy just to continue what they're doing. Competence is the ability to do what needs to be done.
The information & messaging from all voices of the party through the very top need to recognize we are not 4 year olds; ‘Let’s Get the Fun Back’ is not a platform and is absent intelligence—I want to know a candidate’s stand, an official’s stand and actions taken and planned toward being At Work In The Ruins we have collectively created and how we will face the consequences of lousy, destructive leadership—as a country and as a world. Especially from the highest levels of government. We have, as a people, elected and encouraged hijackers and bullies into the highest positions of power; I want to see and hear what is being done to correct that, to re-earn trust in the world and who is doing it. Verified. I want to hear from people in power and reaching for power how we will re-resemble the language of our constitution; and Lincoln’s address at Gettysburg; and JFK’s ‘Strategy of Peace’ address in 1963 —I already know that we must.
The birds, the equines, the canines the cetaceans are watching us, in dismay; in grief; in devastation; wondering what we will do next.
Thank you, Stephen! Very well put. We can't give up and we won't. I have decided that I need to work at the state and local levels, helping those who are open to presenting an up-to-date, powerful platform. I am excited to see many exceptional Dem candidates who are authentic, good human beings who are focusing on issues that people care about, including social justice our beautiful planet. Keep the faith!
Thank you for this information. Thank you for reaching out. Your time and work is appreciated.
Dear Daniel and The Blue Print Grassroots Team,
Thank you for this information and for your good work. However, I have been frustrated by the DNC's messaging failure for many months. I have written to NUMEROUS DNC officials and Dem leaders, to no avail. I would be delighted if someone on your team would actually read this comment and take action, for the good of the cause.
Here is the issue: The DNC website is the official communication channel for Democrats nationally. Wouldn't one expect that in this age of fast-paced digital communication -- especially relevant for younger and less politically connected voters -- the DNC website would be fully up to date? Not just up to date in content but in approach. But it is NOT, by a long shot.
Several months ago, I was stunned to discover that the DNC website is woefully, embarrassingly out of date. "Where We Stand" and "Issues" still feature Joe Biden as President and Kamala Harris as VP! In other words, the DNC site is using its potential reach to present the obsolete, failed 2024 presidential platform! The DNC should not be an archive -- and one which continues to show why we failed!
I have been trying to find more relevant, compelling, up-to-date Dem/progressive messaging. I discovered that 5calls.org [ https://5calls.org/ ] presents timely messaging, organized by key issues. This is extremely useful for identifying consensus Democrat positions and for communicating them to others. 5Calls also has links/contact information to congressional leaders.
Also, I was happy to recently discover Blue Print. You present more timely news than the 2024 presidential platform! However, two problems: [1] Not enough people know about you. I have many actively engaged friends and colleagues. NONE of them were aware of your site. That's a big problem. [2] You don't organize the news in Issues format, so that people can easily discover consensus Democratic positions, with talking points.
My suggestions are: [1] On the DNC home page you provide links to Blue Print and to 5calls.org. You could link to whichever platforms [e.g., Substack] that would connect people quickly with the best messaging out there.[2] You organize your own messaging around the key issues. Perhaps you could partner with 5calls.org.
I am a management consultant. I know that people are more comfortable staying in their lanes and silos. I can imagine a DNC communications official saying, "Well, we haven't used the DNC site for up-to-date messaging." But why in the world not? Wouldn't it be helpful? If we Dems/progressives are to win in November, and save our democracy in the process, we will need to not just work very hard but also work smart and be innovative. Just as we should do when governing.
I am very glad to help, pro bono. As a management consultant, I can help get things done. I'm not in the mood to donate to the DNC given their reluctance to use all available means to win.
Again, thank you for your work, and thank you for reading this lengthy post. I wish all of you the best success.
Ted [Theodore G Ryan, PhD]
912.713.2380
Chapel Hill, NC
Note: I teach at Duke University, but I am working here solely as a private individual.
Welcome Daniel!
As a long term Democrat (Originally Independent but wanted to vote in some primaries), I am totally frustrated with the DNC.
You need rebranding. We need you to come out as the New Democrat Party. Why? You are listening to Americans and is time for a change.
You don't want to be the party that people will vote for because they can't vote any longer or support MAGA/Trump Republicans. You need to set a strong foundation for the future.
We support the Constitution, Due Process, Fair Immigration, Restructuring and/o eliminating ICE.
We support American Workers, Accountability, Healthcare, Education, Equality.........Bi-Partisan Congressional Decisions. AIPAC contributions are just embarrassing.
We can fund illegal wars and can't take care of Americans?
Soon we will find the definitive connections with Russia, Israel, Trump and Epstein.
Trump is owned by Russia and Israel, no doubt. While Gaza dies (Israel) and Ukraine (Russia) barely hangs on.
Trump and MAGA are setting up Democrats as the hated "Liberal Extremists."
You need to reframe and do so now! Stop the rhetoric!
Go out with a big campaign on Social Media! Please before you lose your momentum. People are so frustrated, they will be listen.
Americans deserve better.
No more money until AIPAC backed democrats are primaried out, the oligarchs are out and we start supporting progressive people that will stand for Americans first!!!
Here is something the DNC might like to highlight . I know TN is not on their list to "get out the vote" but this something that should be pointed out.
https://share.newsbreak.com/hr367u6m
Nancy, Thank you for sharing this. Frightening and sickening. Explicit calls for liquidating non-whites.
Per my note, I agree that segments like the one you shared are essential. Blue Print, please help the DNC become a more powerful messaging platform!
So this is an ask for money?
Kathryn, I'm presuming you're not asking this to me. As I noted, I've offered to help pro bono. I have sent countless messages to DNC operatives, and have received "Crickets." Instead we get these incessant pleas for $$, happy faces, and the 2024 Platform [with Biden as the Nominee] and 2024 Issues. I've become wholly disenchanted with the DNC and Blue Print for not making the changes, updates they need to make. They appear to be happy just to continue what they're doing. Competence is the ability to do what needs to be done.
Dr. Ryan, Thank you for this.
The information & messaging from all voices of the party through the very top need to recognize we are not 4 year olds; ‘Let’s Get the Fun Back’ is not a platform and is absent intelligence—I want to know a candidate’s stand, an official’s stand and actions taken and planned toward being At Work In The Ruins we have collectively created and how we will face the consequences of lousy, destructive leadership—as a country and as a world. Especially from the highest levels of government. We have, as a people, elected and encouraged hijackers and bullies into the highest positions of power; I want to see and hear what is being done to correct that, to re-earn trust in the world and who is doing it. Verified. I want to hear from people in power and reaching for power how we will re-resemble the language of our constitution; and Lincoln’s address at Gettysburg; and JFK’s ‘Strategy of Peace’ address in 1963 —I already know that we must.
The birds, the equines, the canines the cetaceans are watching us, in dismay; in grief; in devastation; wondering what we will do next.
Stephen Wolpin
Design Matters®
Thank you, Stephen! Very well put. We can't give up and we won't. I have decided that I need to work at the state and local levels, helping those who are open to presenting an up-to-date, powerful platform. I am excited to see many exceptional Dem candidates who are authentic, good human beings who are focusing on issues that people care about, including social justice our beautiful planet. Keep the faith!
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