Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

BigmanPigman

(51,648 posts)
Wed Nov 8, 2017, 06:03 PM Nov 2017

What should the Dems do to win in the midterms?

1. Should we have nationwide and unified campaigns that run with the "anti-moron" platform along with Healthcare (it worked in NJ and VI)?
2. Should we have the individual states set their own agendas (like taxes, guns, minority rights, climate change, abortion, etc.)?
3. Should the Dems embrace the "Women's rights" issue since women put the nails in the GOP coffins last night.
*of course getting people to vote at all is key.

7 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
What should the Dems do to win in the midterms? (Original Post) BigmanPigman Nov 2017 OP
Yes, a qualified yes, and yes. guillaumeb Nov 2017 #1
Agree.... Heartstrings Nov 2017 #2
A combination of all of those bearsfootball516 Nov 2017 #3
What VA just did. Nay Nov 2017 #4
What is GOTV? BigmanPigman Nov 2017 #5
get out the vote Nay Nov 2017 #6
Thanks...I thought it was a TV show. BigmanPigman Nov 2017 #7

guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
1. Yes, a qualified yes, and yes.
Wed Nov 8, 2017, 06:08 PM
Nov 2017

On #2, if a candidates' agenda conflicts with #1 or 3, we should look for another candidate as soon as possible. Or attempt to reach out to the candidate.

bearsfootball516

(6,377 posts)
3. A combination of all of those
Wed Nov 8, 2017, 06:13 PM
Nov 2017

An overarching theme that defines the party, followed by individuals setting their agendas (like Dean’s 50 States agenda), and then absolutely hammer at how the GOP wants control over women’s bodies. Use some sort of “tell the GOP to keep their hands off my body” slogan.

Nay

(12,051 posts)
4. What VA just did.
Wed Nov 8, 2017, 08:26 PM
Nov 2017

1. Make sure you have a candidate for EVERY race. No more unopposed Republicans.
2. Print up lots of signs for them to plant.
3. Get lots of people to GOTV.

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Campaigns»What should the Dems do t...