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In reply to the discussion: The Democrat Who Won Back George Santos' Seat Has Advice for His Party [View all]All Mixed Up
(597 posts)8. The problem is that suburban New York isn't the same as, say, suburban Phoenix or Atlanta or Philly.
He represents a district that is 70% white and has a disproportionately large Asian population (15%).
There's a reason Biden did so well in this district in 2020 (even when you adjust for its new boundaries).
But look at Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district, which is largely suburban Philadelphia.
It's 75% white. The second largest non-white demographic is Hispanics at 6%.
And on the flip side, suburban Atlanta have districts that are majority minority and have completely different blueprints to victory than what he saw.
With that said, I agree that Democrats need to go on the offensive with immigration. And I suspect they will (and have).
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The Democrat Who Won Back George Santos' Seat Has Advice for His Party [View all]
brooklynite
Mar 2024
OP
Ask yourself who is causing the extreme polarization of politics. Republicans get what they want whenever they have
Autumn
Mar 2024
#22
Hey, he has a D next to his name...that was a tough seat and he is way better than any
Demsrule86
Mar 2024
#24
Manchin had that D. He helped give us Brett so basically he wasn't a slave to the base. nt
Autumn
Mar 2024
#25
You talking about Kavanaugh? We couldn't stop him. The GOP had the majority.
Demsrule86
Mar 2024
#26
Manchin voted for him and as of today Manchin sure isn't a fan of any Democrats. EOM
Autumn
Mar 2024
#27
I like Manchin better than Dean Phillips ad Robert Kennedy Jr. Both who are attempting
Demsrule86
Mar 2024
#29
Manchin voted to take away a woman right to abortion. Continue all you want. As a woman I do
Autumn
Mar 2024
#32
I'm sure whomever replaces him will be much more representative of the WV voters.......
brooklynite
Mar 2024
#35
I think saying nice things about Haley hurts Trump...Look Manchin isn't perfect and the
Demsrule86
Mar 2024
#37
it helps if you are a previous rep from your district who is a well known person nt
msongs
Mar 2024
#2
Im saying he used to be congressperson from that district so he is well known which
msongs
Mar 2024
#14
I would remind all that the last time we won a supermajority it included blue-dogs in O8.
Demsrule86
Mar 2024
#39
From what I heard from my brother his advisors didn't want him to use the border.
Demsrule86
Mar 2024
#33
The problem is that suburban New York isn't the same as, say, suburban Phoenix or Atlanta or Philly.
All Mixed Up
Mar 2024
#8