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Showing Original Post only (View all)The more the Democratic party contributes to platforming social issues over economic issues. The more likely they'll... [View all]
lose elections. Also, the more Democrats go on MAGA podcasts instead of Progressive podcasts. The more likely the Democrats will lose. This stubborn idea that the Democrats win elections by peeling off Republicans is bad politics. Extremely bad politics.
In general, being reactive to MAGA issues puts the Democrats on the defensive and makes the party look weak. No voter is convinced to vote for a Democrat because they caved in to MAGA on an issue.
This post is not an attack on the Democratic party or any particular Democrat. I'm simply talking about strategy.
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Yavin4
Mar 2025
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Agree but I think this would/could be construed as abandonment by marginalized groups.
BannonsLiver
Mar 2025
#3
The goal is to win. Without winning you can't help the marginalized groups!! That should be more clear
Pisces
Mar 2025
#27
Gov Newsom's position on transwomen in women's sports is not allowed to be supported here on
kelly1mm
Mar 2025
#10
You're falling for the media hype. According to Gallup, the economy was the top issue for voters.
Yavin4
Mar 2025
#19
Yep and the way forward is not going to be easy because some individuals like where
Passages
Mar 2025
#35
Or, at the very least, go on a Democrat friendly podcast like David Pakman or the Meidas Touch.
Yavin4
Mar 2025
#18
Statista: Most important issue for adults in the United States as of February 2025
Yavin4
Mar 2025
#25
But how come a Republican president destroys the economy a Democratic president repairs it and then the Republican
kimbutgar
Mar 2025
#38