Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) emphasized, "I think one of the lessons learned from the 2024 election is that we have all but ceded alternative media to the conservative movement. If we have confidence in our message, we should be prepared to take our message to every corner of the ecosystem - including in politically hostile environments." This statement captures the realization among some Democrats of the need to engage with diverse media platforms to amplify their messaging.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) asked, "If half the country is watching and we gotta win 50% plus one, how can you reach anybody when you're not talking where they go?" His point underscores the importance for Democrats to engage with broader audiences outside their traditional media comfort zones if they want to win elections.
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) suggested a more local approach by stating, "You've got to contest every corner ... Otherwise all they hear is what's said about you by the other side." He advocates for Democrats to appear on local conservative stations to counteract views that may otherwise dominate narratives.
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