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In reply to the discussion: In 18 years since Naders run, what has been accomplished by attacking the Dem party from the left? [View all]rpannier
(24,329 posts)That is, that you've chosen a specific event that, to many reading, would suggest that the 2000 election was when the problem started
And that would be a falsehood.
The simple answer to your question (and that is what you're looking for because your question is purposely written as such) is 'No.'
But, your question, like Sean Hannity's "Answer yes or no' leaves out any sort of room for engagement in the 'Why'
Example, "Why, for the last 30 years, has the Democratic Party seemed to be losing a larger share of the electorate?"
or "Why has the Democratic Party been unable to get and maintain control of the Senate or House?"
or "Is there a problem with the messaging of the Democratic Party?"
or "Considering most people seemed to think Donald Trump sucked, why was it always viewed as being a close election?"
Your question might seem to be substantive and clever, but I would argue that it's merely an either-or, yes-or-no question that doesn't look at context, trends or anything in a meaningful way.
I would also argue, to ask for a fuller explanation of what has been happening is not a distraction, but rather a clarification and discussion of substance or lack thereof