Even if it's illusory, Dems have to provide the illusion of doing something.
Anything.
Going on teevee and saying, "wow, this seems bad, go vote! And then, well, I dunno, not sure what we can do...".
Dems don't like outside activism, but if they don't find a way to channel this, they're going to get some outside activism. And they won't like it!
