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In reply to the discussion: Democrats Have to Be More Than the Anti-Trump Party [View all]drray23
(8,626 posts)44. Possibly but running as policy wonks
Will make us lose again. The gop always manages to distill their messaging in simple to understand terms. Yes, its usually dumb slogans but it works.
Trump and his party have gone full fascist. Pretending otherwise and trying to bring the debate to "policy differences" and let's work together in a bipartisan way is a sure way to lose.
Our electorate is out for blood and want the country back. Proposing a milquetoast approach will lose us the momentum.
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It is not a true binary system. People can (and do, in staggering numbers) choose a 3rd option, ie not to vote.
Celerity
Tuesday
#11
So if you're unwilling to listen to other perspectives, it's kind of hard to blame others for not doing the same
EdmondDantes_
Tuesday
#21
Kamala Harris' top priorities: housing ($25,000 for first-time house buyers) food cost (ban on price gouging)
betsuni
Tuesday
#25
Clinton: Shrunk deficit. Gore: Social Security lock box, climate. Obama: ACA. Biden: He's FDR!
betsuni
Tuesday
#46
If we can't beat these sorry bastards it speaks more about the American electorate
walkingman
Tuesday
#38