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PBC_Democrat

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6. The problem with that is ...

Reply to bigtree (Reply #2)

Tue Jan 27, 2026, 02:10 PM

Jan 27

we convince people not to vote for Trump -- but we don't necessarily convince them to vote for the Democrat.

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Democrats Have to Be More Than the Anti-Trump Party [View all] gulliver Jan 27 OP

DURec leftstreet Jan 27 #1

we are the anti-Trump party bigtree Jan 27 #2

Sure. But apparently, it IS hard for people. Telling people Maru Kitteh Jan 27 #5

no, no, you're right bigtree Jan 27 #9

The problem with that is ... PBC_Democrat Jan 27 #6

two parties bigtree Jan 27 #10

Third option--don't vote. CrispyQ Jan 27 #33

What do you want them to say Keepthesoulalive Jan 27 #29

It is not a true binary system. People can (and do, in staggering numbers) choose a 3rd option, ie not to vote. Celerity Jan 27 #11

Don't forget gops fuckery SunImp Jan 27 #17

Still one of the parties will win Keepthesoulalive Jan 27 #30

Trump is 2-1 with us using that approach EdmondDantes_ Jan 27 #13

to me, the weirdness is the disconnect bigtree Jan 27 #14

So if you're unwilling to listen to other perspectives, it's kind of hard to blame others for not doing the same EdmondDantes_ Jan 27 #21

you misunderstand bigtree Jan 27 #23

I'm going to ask how I misunderstood this EdmondDantes_ Jan 27 #40

I'm not a Democratic spokesman bigtree Jan 27 #41

+1 leftstreet Jan 27 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author Rendville Jan 27 #3

Kamala Harris is a private citizen SocialDemocrat61 Jan 27 #7

not one I recall. maybe walz told national dems to stay away nt msongs Jan 27 #26

Pro workers TheFarseer Jan 27 #4

They didn't care Keepthesoulalive Jan 27 #32

Being the anti nazi party SocialDemocrat61 Jan 27 #8

We are, or should be Jilly_in_VA Jan 27 #12

Democrats ARE more than an anti-Trump party mcar Jan 27 #15

"Anti-Trump" Adults in charge. It's a simple message.. or it should be. LeftinOH Jan 27 #16

Message "anti-establishment" candidates use when running against Democrats. betsuni Jan 27 #18

Lower housing costs, lower cost of food, Melon Jan 27 #19

Kamala Harris' top priorities: housing ($25,000 for first-time house buyers) food cost (ban on price gouging) betsuni Jan 27 #25

exactly, this is a canard bigtree Jan 27 #42

Clinton: Shrunk deficit. Gore: Social Security lock box, climate. Obama: ACA. Biden: He's FDR! betsuni Jan 28 #46

I don't know. Being the pro-Nazi, anti-Democracy, "Fuck your Feelings" party maxrandb Jan 27 #20

Here we go with this shit again. W_HAMILTON Jan 27 #22

what one stands for might be more persuasive than what one opposes? nt msongs Jan 27 #27

I Think It Is ESSENTIAL To Tell About The Opponent! After all,... ColoringFool Jan 27 #37

MAGAts Voted Against Kamala. ColoringFool Jan 27 #39

There are sooooo many ways.... returnee Jan 27 #28

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Democrats put out their economic plan Keepthesoulalive Jan 27 #34

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why should anyone parse their fear of this government bigtree Jan 27 #43

Kamala/Walz Was Way More Than Anti-Trump. ColoringFool Jan 27 #36

If we can't beat these sorry bastards it speaks more about the American electorate walkingman Jan 27 #38

Possibly but running as policy wonks drray23 Jan 27 #44

I'm getting sick & tired of this " long-shot of taking the Senate" bullshit KS Toronado Jan 27 #45