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Caliman73

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5. Yeah. Those two ideas seem mutually exclusive.

Reply to Mad_Machine76 (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 21, 2022, 11:43 AM

Apr 2022

Unless you are pretty rich, you NEVER do better under Republican leadership. All Republican policies are made to benefit the rich over the poor, working class, and middle class.

It shows the staying power of the false messaging on Republicans being the party of fiscal responsibility and business.

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First look: 49% of Texas Latino voters have positive view of Democrats, poll finds [View all] AZProgressive Apr 2022 OP

But several of the same people said they were better off financially under Republican leadership Mad_Machine76 Apr 2022 #1

Yeah. Those two ideas seem mutually exclusive. Caliman73 Apr 2022 #5

49% are "very or somewhat" positive? That's pitiful. Hoyt Apr 2022 #2

No, it's surprisingly high, for Texas. (nt) Paladin Apr 2022 #7

Sorry, it's pitiful. We have to do better. Hoyt Apr 2022 #9

+1, this the heart of what's wrong with dem messaging; dems have not done a Stacy Abrams job .. uponit7771 Apr 2022 #14

Everyone thinks they will be the next Elon Musk. 50 years later they realize it was BS. walkingman Apr 2022 #3

Nearly half? piddyprints Apr 2022 #4

As a Texan hamsterjill Apr 2022 #6

Having a negative view of Republicans doesn't mean having a positive view of Democrats... Caliman73 Apr 2022 #8

I agree in principle. piddyprints Apr 2022 #11

True, but you and I are engaged in discussion on a political board. Caliman73 Apr 2022 #12

If it's anywhere close to 49% nationally, we need to majorly rethink our platform. n/t Calista241 Apr 2022 #10

Latinos rso Apr 2022 #13