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Dem2

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19. Unfortunately accurate
Sun Nov 15, 2020, 12:48 PM
Nov 2020

As noted in another thread, this is why Democrats lost some house and senate seats. Sad but true reality at this time. Hopefully this changes going forward.

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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