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In reply to the discussion: It would be nice if the centrists in this party did some introspection, too. [View all]WomenRising2017
(203 posts)too much time was spent criticizing Donald Trump, and not enough time was spent acknowledging Bernie Sanders?
As a supporter and someone who did volunteer work I will tell you that the campaign strongly pushed our platform.
Those who voted third party, or didn't vote, knowing full well the differences between the two parties are the ones who need to reassess their priorities.
If they chose to ignore which party was offering a very progressive platform, and also ignore the racism, sexism, and bigotry, I'm not sure how they are reachable.
I've been listening to the reasons people chose to not vote, and they are all based on the racism, sexism and bigotry that Trump promoted.
I recently read on this board that some didn't vote because they are against marriage equality.
Abandoning civil rights is not an option.