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brooklynite

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19. There is a difference between supporting and campaigning.

Reply to Chi67 (Reply #7)

Mon Jul 17, 2023, 08:09 AM

Jul 2023

Do you remember a Biden campaign ad on Amtrak funding? No? Because there wasn't one. People know his general position on Amtrak and infrastructure. The idea is that your campaign message is framed around the largest group of voters, not that you don't support an issue that you don't campaign vocally on.

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I think the issues to focus on that will motivate a lot of apathetic voters [View all] captain queeg Jul 2023 OP

Really? Chi67 Jul 2023 #1

No, we can get a lot of republican votes, if we don't drown them Meadowoak Jul 2023 #2

I am okay with drowning Republicans. rzemanfl Jul 2023 #3

I am too, but I think we can get a lot of republican women votes Meadowoak Jul 2023 #6

I sometimes struggle with what I read on the Internet TexasDem69 Jul 2023 #8

I wasn't suggesting that at all. I meant too many issues won't get us there. we have to pick one Meadowoak Jul 2023 #9

Thanks and apologies TexasDem69 Jul 2023 #32

I think it was a flippant Bettie Jul 2023 #10

Does "anyone" include the CMF rzemanfl Jul 2023 #17

Y'know, I'd probably Bettie Jul 2023 #18

How far would I have to drive? rzemanfl Jul 2023 #16

Wow Chi67 Jul 2023 #7

Thank you. I think the OP's suggestion is obscene. Mister Ed Jul 2023 #13

There is a difference between supporting and campaigning. brooklynite Jul 2023 #19

Trains Chi67 Jul 2023 #21

Do you really think Biden has to TELL people he supports LGBTQ and the Republicans don't? brooklynite Jul 2023 #22

Yes! Chi67 Jul 2023 #23

... Sky Jewels Jul 2023 #29

See, MY theory is: it's more important to WIN the election in order to address the issue... brooklynite Jul 2023 #30

I'll bring water..n/t SheilaAnn Jul 2023 #4

I should have said this rather than that I would pay to watch. rzemanfl Jul 2023 #15

I am thinking KentuckyWoman Jul 2023 #20

To answer your question... johnp3907 Jul 2023 #5

I listed some issues that look like good campaign material. usonian Jul 2023 #11

Thanks! Chi67 Jul 2023 #12

You are not wrong, unfortunately some of the responses Cosmocat Jul 2023 #14

I think they need an effective message against the culture issues... kentuck Jul 2023 #24

The wonderful thing about digital marketing is the messaging can be individualized. SYFROYH Jul 2023 #25

Exactly! Chi67 Jul 2023 #26

The message for the next election should framed as Hotler Jul 2023 #27

Money will be spent where it can get the most votes. Prairie_Seagull Jul 2023 #28

Dismantling Trickle Down Economics Johnny2X2X Jul 2023 #31