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In reply to the discussion: Should Biden go to Texas? [View all]karynnj
(59,503 posts)10. I don't think so -- for optics more than anything else given 2016
It would echo HRC going to Arizona, where there was a possibility she could win. Had she won election, no one would have said or thought anything of that or they might have noted it made the Republicans defend Arizona. However, if Biden went to Texas, the media would have spoken of areas of Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin or Florida.
It might be good to send Kamala or a top surrogate - even one of the Obamas. Texans, who could resonate with undecided Texans or excite more people to vote?
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That strategy lost in 2016. Not saying it will again. Don't want to take a risk, to run up the score
StTimofEdenRoc
Oct 2020
#11
Texas is the Future. Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin are right now.
PubliusEnigma
Oct 2020
#13
I would go just for the optics. It would show we are competitive in red territory
Quixote1818
Oct 2020
#15
Texas has been waiting for some National effort by Democrats to put us over the top.
Dustlawyer
Oct 2020
#35
If he can make it happen, he should do it, but not at the expense of something more important.
Native
Oct 2020
#41
Yes. He should go to Texas and ask for support in a polite, respectful, dignified manner.
Midnight Writer
Oct 2020
#43
There is an opportunity of a win in Texas, and as long as he is safe, then yes definitely.
OnDoutside
Oct 2020
#46
Absolutely! The payoff is enormous, and would realign the political map...
johnnyrocket
Oct 2020
#61