BOOM!! Inadequate Dem Brand is what hurt *NOT* Defund Police!! 2nd Dem 2020 Report to say so.

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73. "Defund the Police" was used by Republican Candidates

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in swing districts to bend the vote in their favor. It had little other impact, really. As a slogan, it was a poor one. Sensible people recognize that the police are needed in our society. In a few places, the constant use of DFT by Republican candidates was enough to swing the vote their way. That, despite the fact that Democratic candidates in those places made it clear that DFT was not their goal.

Democrats tend not to use inflammatory slogans to attack Republicans. Republicans, on the other hand, are quick to use any slogans they thing will influence an election, whether those slogans have any truth in them or not. In doing so, they are appealing to that segment of the voting public that does not think about things very much, and simply reacts.

Democratic candidates need to recognize such slogans and dismiss them clearly and often. Like this: "My opponent says I want to 'Defund the Police.' That is a lie. I want no such thing. Don't listen to my opponent. When you need the Police, they will be there. I promise you that."

We should not resort to using inflammatory slogans. Instead, we should counter such slogans with sensible language and promises.