Jen Psaki: 'Democrats must figure out how to talk to people who disagree with them'

Joe Scarborough and Jen Psaki discuss the key lessons Democrats can learn from the election on #Morning Joe. Jen urges a self-reflective, forward-looking approach, advising Democrats to connect with voters who disagree by speaking authentically about the economy and everyday issues, moving away from scripted talking points.

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[benvolio]

There's a difference between *talking* to people who disagree with us, and *pandering* to people who disagree with us.

[justjayna]

I just basically clicked on this short to tell you that I’m never clicking on Joe Scarborough again. I’m not sure how I can completely remove him from my YouTube feed, but I’m going to try. I hate to block all of that MSNBC over two people but if I keep seeing the two people, I will block MSNBC from my feed. It took me a couple days to come up with this, but after self evaluation, I decided they weren’t on my team anymore.

[raymcarthur]

Just look at the comments it easy to see why the democrats lost.

[joeybob]

It’s simple. Tell the truth, stop gaslighting and actions speak larger than words. Trump told us in 2016 what he wanted to do and he did it. Not rocket science.

[ScottFagerness]

This is hilarious. The second they're not spewing hate, racism and discontent. Their loyal listeners are calling them boot lickers and ring kissers. If the only people you can listen to are people that agree with everthing you believe. You're going to live a very lonely life!

[SteveCheslock-ni]

She basically said:

“we need to learn how to stop lying to people the way we have been, its not working anymore”

[littlevini]

The biggest indicator that people don't actually follow politics is that they just repeat the catch phrases they hear to argue points.

[michaelfleming]

YEAH THE WHOLE "WORD SALAD" THING DIDN'T WORK FOR EVERY ANSWER. NOW SHE IS UNBURDEND BY WHAT HAS BEEN

[markmurrell]

Yeah that, and when we ask “what is a woman?” Know an educated answer!!!!

[AnitaD]

You can’t talk to cult members who kiss the ring. This country is split and that’s not going to change right now.

[danburnes]

You feared Trump’s retribution Joe, so sad that you capitulated. Your show will now wither away.

[BevoGuy]

Do y’all think Republicans give a crap about the people who disagree them? You think the Republicans are trying to talk to the people that disagree with them in an inclusive way? Please, stop being naive.

[notyourmanicpixie]

We should just keep being the bigger person, right? This isn't about politics, it's about morals. I don't associate with rapists and their enablers. It doesn't make me difficult, it makes me a human being.

[Brooklynice-bp]

Unreasonable people can't talk to people of reason

[FraDiavolo-wu]

This is rich coming from DNC operatives🤣🤣🤦🏿‍♂️

[lahnya]

This short shows how quickly Joe Scab can change direction with the wind. Pitiful, and Mika should step down from know your value.

[brandon]

just tell everyone they're racist. that'll help, right?

[timgraysontv]

I want to hear more about being proud of lawns...

[gooodiesu]

I guess cursing, vulgarity, insults and degradation is the language most Americans understand

[vernontorrence]

It didnt get this way overnight! Stop and think of all the craziness we have had to go through. Things you should not have gone along with but did. The damage you've done in our schools and institutions of learning will last for decades! You fired people for not taking the jab and now they are winning law suits and not only being reinstated but recieving full backpay. We have seen definite government over reach in many area's. Cities are falling apart financially. I could go on. What l want from you is an upright appology. Your side inflicted a tremendous amount of hurt onto the rest of us. My biggest gripe would be not allowing us to tell the truth, whether in person or on social media. Just take ownership and appologize. That alone would go the farthest on rebuilding trust. And since it took years to get here, give us years to trust you again.