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kentuck

(111,089 posts)
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 08:51 AM Jun 2021

Every traitor should be challenged.

How do you know who is a "traitor"?

If they assisted or supported what happened on January 6th, they are a "traitor".

If they voted against certification of the electoral votes, after the attack upon our Capitol, then they are traitors.

If they promoted or were silent on the lies of Donald Trump, especially the "Big Lie", then they have betrayed our country and our democracy. They act as if the only competition to Donald Trump was Tony Soprano. Regardless the state of their delusion, we do not need a crime boss as the leader of our country.

Most people know who they are and will vote accordingly. Democrats should make sure they do not run for re-election unchallenged. They should be exposed for the traitors that they are.

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Every traitor should be challenged. (Original Post) kentuck Jun 2021 OP
Depends on what you mean by "challenged"... brooklynite Jun 2021 #1
Agree. Purity tests are not good for November Dem wins. empedocles Jun 2021 #2
It means they should not run un-opposed. kentuck Jun 2021 #3

brooklynite

(94,520 posts)
1. Depends on what you mean by "challenged"...
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 09:14 AM
Jun 2021

There will certainly be Democratic opponents, and if you want to volunteer for one, be my question.

However, the absolute first priority is to protect Democratic Incumbents.

The second priority is to try to increase our cushion by defeating Republicans in WINNABLE seats.

Burning your cash to support Democrats running against "traitors" who are in absolutely safe seats may make you feel virtuous, but the way to deal with them is to ensure they're in an ineffective minority.

kentuck

(111,089 posts)
3. It means they should not run un-opposed.
Thu Jun 10, 2021, 09:21 AM
Jun 2021

Every race should be challenged.

I do not agree with the philosophy of surrendering any seats without a challenge. Money in today's politics is seldom a problem. It is more about message, in my opinion.

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