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In reply to the discussion: Should Biden go to Texas? [View all]Efilroft Sul
(3,579 posts)68. We have 10 days to go. Yes, to Texas, Arizona, and Florida.
Get in front of Hispanic voters and remind them that Trump called people like them stupid for showing up at immigration hearings, condemn the administration's child separation policy, tell them he hasn't forgotten about the citizens of Puerto Rico, and let them know one and all that they are the future of this nation and their support can make that happen sooner than later.
Do it. And have Harris and Obama hit other areas in those states during the days following his visits.
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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