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26. This is good, and here's why

Reply to Hassin Bin Sober (Original post)

Fri Apr 7, 2017, 09:04 AM

Apr 2017

First, you generate local excitement and media coverage. People who get a lot of their information from Fox also get information from the local television and newspapers. Talk to local reporters without Fox getting in the way, and you convey a much different message to people in those areas.

Second, you get more control over your message.

Third, people fighting the good fight in those areas feel encouraged that the national leaders haven't forgotten about them. It's a shot in the arm for morale, and you might even activate some more volunteers and candidates.

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Bernie Sanders and DNC chair Tom Perez to unite for cross-country tour [View all] Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2017 OP

Would have been great SirBrockington Apr 2017 #1

It still matters. progressoid Apr 2017 #4

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #2

"flamethrowers"? Because we call out Cha Apr 2017 #7

Well said, Cha! I completely agree with you lunamagica Apr 2017 #10

Gracias, lunamagica! Cha Apr 2017 #15

Tom Perez is presidential material. He is doing a wonderful job lunamagica Apr 2017 #16

Tom Perez is Presidential Material! Cha Apr 2017 #17

That is a nice thought. He was a really good Sec of Labor. PatrickforO Apr 2017 #20

I agree, Cha. brer cat Apr 2017 #30

Tom Perez is kick ass.. on Republicans! Cha Apr 2017 #31

How did you know? beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #9

This is exactly the kind of 50 state strategy we need. beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #3

Yup. progressoid Apr 2017 #5

You're right about that. beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #11

Agreed. Tom Perez has been better than I thought mvd Apr 2017 #6

Exactly. beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #8

"blame game" indeed. Looks like you didn't even R B Garr Apr 2017 #14

I heard Perez said a naughty word!!! He said "shit" ... and refused to apologize! Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #22

Some people do obsess over the stupidest things, don't they? beam me up scottie Apr 2017 #34

I sometimes like to examine why I had a notion about someone that turns out incorrect. nt fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #12

A fifty state strategy entails picking candidates who can win in that state. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #28

Perfect! I am so happy to see this, MuseRider Apr 2017 #13

You know, I saw Perez on Bill Maher, I think, and he really PatrickforO Apr 2017 #19

Barnstorming, MuseRider Apr 2017 #24

Yeah, baby!!!!!!! PatrickforO Apr 2017 #18

Terrific! Hooray for Tom Perez! Hooray for Bernie Sanders! Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #21

This is good but why isn't Jon Ossoff getting any love? n/t seaglass Apr 2017 #23

I don't know MuseRider Apr 2017 #25

That is a good question...could be that Jon Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #29

Bernie works here in Kansas MuseRider Apr 2017 #32

It depends on the candidate...what Kansas candidate has he helped elect? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #33

This is good, and here's why gratuitous Apr 2017 #26

+1000 MuseRider Apr 2017 #27

K&R demmiblue Apr 2017 #35