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orangecrush

(24,329 posts) Sat Mar 1, 2025, 11:00 AM Mar 1

Should Democrats attend Trump's State of the Union? (Poll) [View all]

I believe they should hold town halls instead and let the press show half the seats empty.

I don't believe they should attend and disrupt.

This would give right wing media ammunition.

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	49 (88%)
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Should Democrats attend Trump's State of the Union? (Poll) [View all] orangecrush Mar 1 OP

And it definitely shouldn't be treated as a festive occasion like it usually is. We just surrendered to Russia. Walleye Mar 1 #1

As bad as this was orangecrush Mar 1 #4

Yes, and shout at him all the way through. NT mahatmakanejeeves Mar 1 #2

Only if every Congressional Democrat gab13by13 Mar 1 #3

If they go, they should be dressed in yellow slacks with a bright blue top Walleye Mar 1 #5

No they shouldn't . But we all know they are all about protecting their institutions. Autumn Mar 1 #6

I voted no, and I think your comment is the best suggestion: hold town halls instead. Scrivener7 Mar 1 #7

The Democrats should show Trump about as much respect as the Republicans show to Sarah McBride, our congresswoman Walleye Mar 1 #8

Fuck no! bluescribbler Mar 1 #9

I believe they should be there to provide a loud, persistent laugh-track. IndianaDave Mar 1 #10

Definitely no. Girard442 Mar 1 #11

HELL NO...... a kennedy Mar 1 #12

Showing up will only legitimize his illegitimate administration. spanone Mar 1 #13

They should all dress like Zelensky and show up Johonny Mar 1 #14

I voted no but I wouldn't mind them going if intheflow Mar 1 #15

No way!!! BigmanPigman Mar 1 #16

Yeah Polybius Mar 2 #17

If they do, they should march out en masse in disgust when the imbecile arrives. Ping Tung Mar 2 #18