A simple explanation for our loss

[grobertj]

There’s only one reasonable explanation why our vote totals went down so much. While Trump played to his base, we did just the opposite. We went after Republicans instead of focusing on our base. Regardless of reports of high enthusiasm, our voters didn’t show up. There were many women who were extra enthusiastic, but a lot of Democrats didn’t bother to vote. Running around the country with Liz Cheney didn’t sit well with many liberals. The high water mark of the elections was the debate where Kamala eviserated Trump. Day by day her advantage slipped away.

[Ferrets are Cool]

1. BS

[TexLaProgressive]

2. Was that base the 15 million couldn't be bothered to vote?

[Dem4life1234]

3. Nope

Those thieves played with votes. I refuse to believe Dems are that dense not to vote. Dems are smart people and know what is at stake. What Dem would want to look at his ugly fat fucking orange face for the next few years?

Those thieves fucked with votes and suppressed them.

[phylny]

4. I'm not usually conspiracy theorist, but I believe this.

[Elessar Zappa]

15. Evidence?

I’ve seen none and I don’t think we should be like Republicans and claim a rigged election with no proof. That’s magical thinking and what the other side does.

[Lonestarblue]

5. Another contributing factor may have been the celebrities who campaigned with her.

We saw in 2016 that celebrity appearances did not help Clinton win. I don’t know that they hurt Harris, but did they help? The problem I see with celebrities is a double-edged sword. They draw attention to the campaign, but they also help portray the Democrats as elitists, which is a common accusation by Republicans and their voters.

One of the takeaways so far is that too many working class voters have turned against Democrats. If this is true, then celebrities on the campaign trail may add to this perception.

[Libosaurus]

12. This.

We need to avoid the 'Glam.'

[Freddie]

6. Let's stop with the circular firing squad

That we Dems are so good at.
She lacked the one essential component of the presidency. A penis.

[Marigold]

7. Maybe

It is easy to second guess after a loss. Maybe it is just as many have said, nothing could have countered the blood thirst and spectacle Trump provides and Americans crave. Supporters stayed in their own echo chamber and if they came out, didn't believe anything because it is all "fake news". If anyone not in that sphere wasn't motivated by just seeing Trump in the media and the details of Project 2025, and didn't bother to vote, what one thing would change that? If you are not motivated by saving democracy and are blasé about losing rights, no strategy on earth is going to alter that. We have an ignorant and entitled populace, and both sides are in for a world of hurt. Unfortunately that applies to all of us.

[hawkeye21]

8. If that's true at all, it's ridiculous behavior by Democrats.

Having the other side join you should be a HUGE advantage. It's never happened like that before. Why would it be a negative to have an iconic GOP family like the Cheney's swallow their pride and say "Hey, the Democrats are right. Trump is scum. Don't vote for Trump."

[doc03]

9. In the most critical election we have had for over a hundred years we run a

black women and thought along with women there were enough men she could get elected. Tim Walz was
a stereotype of how big city blue states think middle America is. We are not all from the Hatfield and
McCoy family. Sheriff Addy Taylor was a nice guy and a hell of a Sheriff in Mayberry but not one you would want
to be president.

[Quiet Em]

10. The Harris/Walz campaign reached out to every voter, to everyone

they left no stone unturned.

[czarjak]

11. Recurring nightmare.

I thought surely we'd win this time with turnout. We due suck. When the executions start, I still want to be #1.

[Libosaurus]

14. Lol

Well done.

[Zeitghost]

13. Democrats showed up

Swing voters and independents stayed home.