Beto O'Rourke frequently voted for Republican legislation, analysis reveals

[Awsi Dooger]

68. Meanwhile, 46% said Gillum was too liberal and 41% that Abrams was too liberal

That is what we face if we nominate from the far left: No margin for error at all, and completely rejected in certain states that would consider a different Democrat.

Somebody posted in this thread that we would be in jeopardy of losing everything that Gillum and Abrams provided. I would argue they didn't provide anything. Maybe some false hope. It was an incredibly favorable national environment for Democrats yet we lost major governorships against two pathetic Republicans. Abrams not only had 41% saying she was too liberal but her approval rating was under water at 48-49 in the Georgia exit poll.

Beto survived a min-presidential environment yet ended up with a 52-42 favorable rating in a state more conservative than either Florida or Georgia.

So we can flail our arms about voting records or we can nominate someone who more voters will consider. Such a tough choice. I really wish I had tapes of those debate watching parties I hosted, so others could get a feel at how easy it is for candidates to be quickly dismissed as too liberal.