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Raven123

(4,828 posts)
23. Yes, and it begs the question why?
Sat Nov 4, 2017, 03:57 PM
Nov 2017

I don't think this answer is as simple as divisions between those who want ideological purity. The Democratic Party has failed to make its case to many voters. Messaging is critical and the Dems have not done well.

For example, the GOP has its "job creators, death tax, Death Panels." Simple and effective to make their point.

I heard someone, whose name I cannot recall, state we should call employees "wealth creators." These are the obvious, simple messages that can reach Democrats and some indecideds.

Why we can't have nice things [View all] crazycatlady Nov 2017 OP
Exactly. The DNC provides indispensable infrastructure for our candidates. SunSeeker Nov 2017 #1
Yes it is and you hear it all the time. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #17
Yes, and it begs the question why? Raven123 Nov 2017 #23
But we must practice political/ideological purity. It has to be just right or it's all wrong. keithbvadu2 Nov 2017 #2
Great post, k&r. N/t FSogol Nov 2017 #3
K&R and thanks for this important post! nt tblue37 Nov 2017 #4
this is so true bluestarone Nov 2017 #5
Thanks for this post! lunatica Nov 2017 #6
Crazycatlady, thank you! KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2017 #7
It's rare that I wish I could recommend a post multiple times. This is such a post. TygrBright Nov 2017 #8
My recommmendation: automatic monthly donations to DNC and state parties. Year round. SharonAnn Nov 2017 #9
K & R...for visibility... Wounded Bear Nov 2017 #10
great post K&R JHan Nov 2017 #11
This is a great post JDC Nov 2017 #12
When a Senator votes for Big Pharma or the Petroleum DK504 Nov 2017 #13
You sleep thru the Creation of the ACA? nt GulfCoast66 Nov 2017 #18
Without cost controls, a public option or any kind of path to universal health CARE. shanny Nov 2017 #24
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #14
All too often, folks tend to forget luvtheGWN Nov 2017 #15
great post LittleGirl Nov 2017 #16
K&R.Thank you! lunamagica Nov 2017 #19
Yep! You are probably talking about my district NY-19 where Zephyr and Yandik ran last time. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #20
Great post! Nt Heartstrings Nov 2017 #21
Big win for a liberal today Awsi Dooger Nov 2017 #22
Our county Board of Supervisors Mr.Bill Nov 2017 #25
Thank you for your informed perspective and your hard work! pnwmom Nov 2017 #26
Thank you! betsuni Nov 2017 #27
Point by point from someone who feels your pain. hay rick Nov 2017 #28
Thanks for this post. murielm99 Nov 2017 #29
Bravo jodymarie aimee Nov 2017 #30
Best post ever!! BlueWI Nov 2017 #31
Just kicking my own thread crazycatlady Nov 2017 #32
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