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Garrett78

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8. The part I find disheartening but must admit is true is this:

Mon Jun 18, 2018, 10:40 AM

Jun 2018

Elections are "not being won on the basis of policy proposals or policy wins." Faris points to the complete cluelessness about policy, how people are impacted by policy and who is responsible for policy. That's maddening but undoubtedly true.

Democrats have been fighting a policy war, while Republicans are fighting a procedural war. As a result, in spite of being batshit crazy, Republicans control all 3 branches of the federal government, a clear majority of governorships and a clear majority of state legislatures.

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Congressional Democrats must begin NOW to plan countermeasures, but CAREFULLY [View all] DFW Jun 2018 OP

We've been way too careful. democrank Jun 2018 #1

And for the simple reason that they DO depend on it. DFW Jun 2018 #2

The conundrum I cannot see a way past is this: malthaussen Jun 2018 #3

Over here there is a less-than-ideal solution in place DFW Jun 2018 #4

Democrats need to fight now like their childrens lives depend on it, because it actually does. sunonmars Jun 2018 #5

I'm reminded of one of the best articles I've read since the disaster of 2016: Garrett78 Jun 2018 #6

Faris nailed by noting McConnell's evil genius DFW Jun 2018 #7

The part I find disheartening but must admit is true is this: Garrett78 Jun 2018 #8