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lostincalifornia

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4. That is not a surprise, but this is why the DEMOCRATS need to get out their 24/7 and push back on the
Wed Oct 1, 2025, 09:16 PM
Oct 2025

lies and misinformation, and explain exactly what is happening.

That includes television ads, going on news programs, and social platforms and explaining exactly what is happening and WHY.

They have to do their F**KING job, and that means getting the truth out, and not just sitting back assuming everything will be fine.

That has been one of the biggest faults of many Democrats, they assume the truth will always come out in the end.

Kerry did that, and he lost. They first tried to associate a sexual affair with a campaign worker, and that campaign worker came out and said it was hogwash, and the story went away. So when the swift pukes came out and blemished his service, Kerry did NOT push back, but just let the crappy news media push the swift boat lies. It doomed his campaign.

They tried to do it with President Obama, with Wright, but Obama DID NOT SIT back and assume that everything would come out fine in the end. He gave a national press conference, took questions, and not only gave answers, but clearly stated where he stood.

This is what the Democrats have to do. You have to actively fight. Newsom is giving a good example how it should be done, but there are very few elected Democrats that seem to have the motivation to do that, and that has to change, or it will be over for our Democracy.

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