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Tom Rinaldo

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35. I just took note of your post above. It's an excellent one

Wed Feb 14, 2018, 11:25 AM

Feb 2018

Democrats who are winning are getting the blend right. I fully agree, and it is an important lesson. I recently attended a Democratic debate between 6 candidates hoping to win the Democratic nomination for Congress in our District. Some did speak rather extensively about issues, other's put greater focus on the threat Trump faces to our nation. Of course this was a debate in front of Democratic activists, so that no doubt influenced where candidates chose to focus.

The national media pretty much forces Democratic leaders to respond to Trump's initiatives, and they get little air time for anything else other than to condemn him for what he is personally up to. Trump of course must be forcibly responded to, but we also have to make sure that the Democratic narrative is broader than just that.

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It's time for Democrats to focus on issues rather than Trump [View all] Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 OP

Can't we do both? nt jrthin Feb 2018 #1

The only question is whether we can manage enough juice to keep a focus on issues. Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #6

Democrats usually have many irons in the fire at one time. kentuck Feb 2018 #11

Many days the only iron in the DU fire is Trump. nt LAS14 Feb 2018 #46

Trump's incompetent leadership is an issue UCmeNdc Feb 2018 #54

My question exactly Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2018 #52

Dem politicans are focus on what's important to Americans Iliyah Feb 2018 #2

We can walk and chew gum at the same time... but, the Traitor-in-Chief IS the MAIN issue! InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2018 #3

Yes he is. And yes we can. Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #7

Good point... hoping the Dems will come up with a pre-2018 midterm "to-do" list. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2018 #43

Will the media leave any room for that? treestar Feb 2018 #4

I am torn on this question. kentuck Feb 2018 #5

Democrats spent 2 years "focusing on issues" BumRushDaShow Feb 2018 #8

I am with you all the way on the importance of countering voter suppression Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #12

I think there was still a lot of voter revulsion regarding him from our side BumRushDaShow Feb 2018 #25

We Can't Make The Mistake That I Believe We Made In 2016.... global1 Feb 2018 #9

NOT "RATHER THAN".... In ADDITION TO. hlthe2b Feb 2018 #10

Democrats are endlessly invited to react to Trump by the media Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #15

It is ALL about turnout and the one factor we have going for us is ANTI-TRUMP motivated voters hlthe2b Feb 2018 #16

I think we agree on this. Thanks n/t Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #17

Let's be clear: It's the entire party, in fact the entire concept of the US that is divisive! Fluke a Snooker Feb 2018 #13

Do you think you're fooling anyone? jberryhill Feb 2018 #31

Aw, if he had only used "running-dog capitalists", I could have yelled BINGO! FSogol Feb 2018 #38

I often wonder what site they run off to... jberryhill Feb 2018 #39

This should be the D's motto: Truth Matters Nictuku Feb 2018 #14

All politics is local... Wounded Bear Feb 2018 #18

Well said. I see it much the same. n/t Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #20

I think we should/can tie everything to trump NightWatcher Feb 2018 #19

there are plenty issues out there to pick from more every day dembotoz Feb 2018 #21

Where are the 17 Senators who endorsed Medicare For All? leftstreet Feb 2018 #22

dude, the republic is on fire bigtree Feb 2018 #23

Those who see the flames will not be diverted. Neither will Mueller Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #26

politics doesn't work this way bigtree Feb 2018 #40

I don't disagree with anything you wrote Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #50

I was in D.C. for the Women's March bigtree Feb 2018 #56

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Dems only talk about Russia or Trump is a false talking point emulatorloo Feb 2018 #30

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Russia ate my homework meme came from GoPers and Putin water carriers like Greenwald. emulatorloo Feb 2018 #36

my impression of the situation is that issues can fucking wait. librechik Feb 2018 #27

Tump isnt a person hes a threat and a danger to our Democracy... samnsara Feb 2018 #28

Both. awesomerwb1 Feb 2018 #29

I understand what you are saying, however Dems are talking issues. See recent special elections emulatorloo Feb 2018 #32

I just took note of your post above. It's an excellent one Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #35

That is a very good point about national media. emulatorloo Feb 2018 #37

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Absolutely! Great post Thekaspervote Feb 2018 #41

agreed. issues with emotion n moral emphasis. all repub policies not just trump n msongs Feb 2018 #42

If there is one person in this country who doesnt believe that boston bean Feb 2018 #44

I couldn't agree more!!!!!! K & R LAS14 Feb 2018 #45

That's the one way that he's thrown us off our game customerserviceguy Feb 2018 #47

I'm constantly disappointed by my inability to get a response.... LAS14 Feb 2018 #48

Elections are about choices... kentuck Feb 2018 #49

There won't be a real election if drumpf facilitates russia hacking the votes in all states. lark Feb 2018 #51

Trump is an issue! UCmeNdc Feb 2018 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author bigtree Feb 2018 #55

I agree to a point mvd Feb 2018 #57

I agree with myself to the same point that you do :) n/t Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #58

You are 100% correct, unfortunately the fever has to run its course grantcart Feb 2018 #59

Excellent summary of a threat that is usually difficult to articulate, let alone grasp Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #60