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Watching MSNBC [View all] Proud liberal 80 Nov 2020 OP
If Ds had campaigned only to their base, tRump would have been reelected. stopbush Nov 2020 #1
You are buying into the media narrative Proud liberal 80 Nov 2020 #5
No we didn't. We got new voters in GA, Arizona ...lots of places...You are the one who is wrong. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #20
Imagine if Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #8
Unfortunately accurate Dem2 Nov 2020 #19
There are a LOT of areas where the Republicans know how to do stuff that we just haven't learned yet Binkie The Clown Nov 2020 #2
I agree and have said so for years. n/t Laelth Nov 2020 #3
I keep beating that drum only to get pushback from people insisting StarfishSaver Nov 2020 #4
You've always been right on this subject. Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #10
The issue is that we need a big tent and some object to that. But we won't win if out message is Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #21
I don't object to a big tent StarfishSaver Nov 2020 #25
Adopting policies that allow us to win rather than those advocated by the 'base' Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #24
That's my thought too Bettie Nov 2020 #26
I agree with you. Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #6
K&R MaryMagdaline Nov 2020 #7
Biden and Harris won Progressive dog Nov 2020 #9
Exactly, we try for only the base and we will lose. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #22
Biden and Harris won by pushing a strong progressive message and fighting like hell StarfishSaver Nov 2020 #27
Biden pushed a centerist message Progressive dog Nov 2020 #28
To the people decrying "identity politics," any discussion of fixing inequities that harm minorities StarfishSaver Nov 2020 #29
So what, Progressive dog Nov 2020 #31
Problem is, our base isn't motivated by hate, fear or batshit crazy conspiracies. KPN Nov 2020 #11
The base is only 1/3 for either party. SharonClark Nov 2020 #12
I see what you are saying Proud liberal 80 Nov 2020 #16
They have a loyal base...we do not. We have had message voters and but her emails voters... Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #23
We do indeed have a loyal base StarfishSaver Nov 2020 #30
Republican Politicians don't have to persuade people because Right wing media does it for them. mackdaddy Nov 2020 #13
True. Sogo Nov 2020 #18
If we Dems believe this is true FakeNoose Nov 2020 #14
I don't know PatSeg Nov 2020 #15
Latino voters in Georgia get attention in high-stakes Senate races Klaralven Nov 2020 #17
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