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pinkstarburst

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4. Then we need to figure out how to solve that problem

Reply to progressoid (Original post)

Thu Dec 11, 2025, 12:59 PM

Dec 11

if we want that voting bloc. We can't just fall back on the old "well, the other party is so much worse than us, that you need to vote democrat or else" line...

That's not going to work.

Affordability. Good jobs. Being able to buy a house.

If we get our candidates talking about the issues voters care about, they'll listen and they'll show up.

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Young voters could be key to midterm success, but they've soured on both parties [View all] progressoid Dec 11 OP

DURec leftstreet Dec 11 #1

We need to connect with these people. everyonematters Dec 11 #2

"They're markodochartaigh Dec 11 #3

That line of thinking on your part will be what loses our democracy. Samael13 Dec 12 #15

Then we need to figure out how to solve that problem pinkstarburst Dec 11 #4

+1 leftstreet Dec 11 #5

We need them on our side. Emile Dec 11 #6

Then they need us on their side. Mister Ed Dec 12 #13

Perhaps consulting with Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Mamdani would help - TBF Dec 11 #7

promise them a new cellphone every year on their birthdays nt msongs Dec 11 #8

hate and insults will not win them DonCoquixote Dec 11 #9

Right. progressoid Dec 12 #11

Partner's cousin was over on Thanksgiving Sympthsical Dec 12 #14

Yeah insulting them and generally telling them to fuck off ir fall in line will help Samael13 Dec 12 #16

It is THEY, and their progeny B.See Dec 11 #10

Focus on their ECONOMIC future. Focus on pocketbook issues. dalton99a Dec 12 #12