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In reply to the discussion: "we want to punish the Democrats, we want to hurt them, wound them" [View all]Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)And I did very well with it. I very much doubt the OP or the other simplistic thinkers here did as much, because few have the sort of opportunities I had at that time to influence so many Green type voters.
But the reason I had to work so hard was that Nader had something of a point about the differences between the Parties being less distinct that they should be. If you do not agree, consider the fact that in 2008, Al Gore's running mate endorsed the Republican ticket of McCain/ Palin live on the stage of the Republican National Convention. Palin. The guy on our ticket turns around and endorses Palin. This indicates that there was not, in fact, enough difference between our ticket and theirs.
I'll also add that in 2008, while Al's VP choice was working to elect Palin, the Greens around here rallied to support Barack Obama. I saw with my eyes Michelle Obama grinning and speaking to them with a charm that is sadly lacking 'round these parts. Some of them wore 'Green Dog Democrat' tee shirts. Joe was for the Republicans. The Greens were with us.
And one more thing. Any election in which more people don't even vote than vote is a failure of the Party that believes in voting. To whine that voters voted for others when you could have registered and motivated thousands more voters than you'd need to win twice is self indulgent nonsense.