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In reply to the discussion: Poll: Should the Harris/Walz campaign make stops in Ohio, Florida, and Texas? [View all]Self Esteem
(1,716 posts)43. Sometimes you don't get to pick your battles.
This election season was always going to be hard for Democrats. Truthfully, if Trump had not decided to run and threw his support behind, say, Haley, I think Democrats would be a sizable underdog right now.
We're not in a situation where we have luxury of building out the map because it's a tough, very narrow path to victory. Hopefully in four years we'll be better positioned for that. Unfortunately, though, Democrats got absolutely dinged on inflation and the cost of goods, which is likely making this a much closer race than it has any business being and forcing the Harris campaign to shore up and focus on their most vulnerable areas.
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Poll: Should the Harris/Walz campaign make stops in Ohio, Florida, and Texas? [View all]
ProudMNDemocrat
Oct 2
OP
Indiana in 2008 and Indiana in 2024 aren't even in the same stratosphere unfortunately.
bearsfootball516
Oct 2
#11
It would also needlessly divert (much more limited) Republican resources to defend those states.
Doodley
Oct 2
#10
They won't if they don't try, that's for sure. TX is all a matter of voter turnout.
HelpImSurrounded
Oct 2
#29
If a break is needed from swing States and the visits help down ticket close races (Senate and House), absolutely
Freethinker65
Oct 2
#4
There are many Americans and Democrats in Ohio, Florida and Texas as well as independents and new voters.
PufPuf23
Oct 2
#20
I trust their judgement enough to not second-guess our candidates or their campaign staff.
Oopsie Daisy
Oct 2
#21
Yes, but only if they live in the same fantasy world as those who think those states are winnable
Prairie Gates
Oct 2
#30
Yes, especially if it can help put some wind in the sails of Senate candidates.
TheKentuckian
Oct 2
#45