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In reply to the discussion: Sorry to say but activists are working harder than our national party. [View all]zipplewrath
(16,646 posts)18. I understand your point
Traditionally, GOTV is a state level activity conducted either by the party apparatus, or by certain statewide candidates (or both). Doesn't mean that the national organizations like the DCCC, DSCC, and the DNC aren't funding some of it.
That said, I also understand your point about Trumps rallies. They are for the faithful, and I'm not sure how useful they are for the midterms (since they really are just all about Trump). But we haven't seen many "heavy hitters" out in various states trying to drum up participation. That may be a "yet to come" thing. The last two weeks before an election are often the most important.
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I'm 74, and yes I agree. tRump burned the playbook....he rules the airwaves and keeps on lying
Ninga
Oct 2018
#2
Perhaps I did not make myself clear. I apologize. My point is that in these inchartered waters
Ninga
Oct 2018
#4
Ok, you win. I'm totally wrong. Democrats are doing enough. We don't need a teevee presence.
Ninga
Oct 2018
#9
No need to get defensive/agressive. You said the party was doing nothing, turns out you were wrong.
emulatorloo
Oct 2018
#17
Either we need a strong national presence or we don't. i didn't say the party was doing nothing.
Ninga
Oct 2018
#20
I am an activist. I marched against the Vietnam War. I understand the value of GOTV. I
Ninga
Oct 2018
#15
People here fundamentally agree with you. It is ok you weren't aware of efforts of the national
emulatorloo
Oct 2018
#19
I don't think a "national strategy" works in midterms - and, in fact is counteroroductivr
EffieBlack
Oct 2018
#25
Respectfully, we have NEVER been through a tRump midterm. We don't know what we don't know,
Ninga
Oct 2018
#26
Because very few people on the ground who haven't decided what they're going to do
EffieBlack
Oct 2018
#27
Valid point. I guess we just disagree that there is no place for a coordinated national message.
Ninga
Oct 2018
#30