Democratic leaders opened a party conference in Minneapolis urging more aggressive tactics against President Donald Trump and calling for a tougher partisan response. The leaders criticized current Democratic approaches as too restrained and urged members to stop playing by conventional rules. They called for standing up, fighting back, and rallying support from Americans hungry for leaders who prioritize working people and protect freedoms rather than embrace authoritarianism. The invitation extended to Democrats, Republicans, and independents to join a unified effort to oppose Trump and his “power-hungry circus.” The conference took place amid intensifying national fights over gerrymandering and rising partisan tensions.
Now look, folks, I'm sick and tired of this Democratic Party bringing a pencil to a knife fight. We cannot be the only party that plays by the rules anymore, Martin said, adding: We've got to stand up and fight. We're not going to have a hand tied behind our back anymore. Let's grow a damn spine and get in this fight, Democrats! LFG, that's right, Martin said, repeating a cheer from the crowd.
Americans are hungry for leaders. They're hungry for candidates who are on the side of working people. They're hungry for leaders who give a damn about their circumstances. And they're hungry for a government that gives people freedom, not fascism. To every American who is hungry for that kind of government, I invite you to join us. Democrats, Republicans, independents, I invite you to join us. Together we will fight with every fiber of our being against Trump and his power-hungry circus, Martin said.
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