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In reply to the discussion: It's time for Democrats to focus on issues rather than Trump [View all]Tom Rinaldo
(22,910 posts)6. The only question is whether we can manage enough juice to keep a focus on issues.
Trump hatred is a given. If I am even remotely representative of how many Democrats feel, I can not keep myself from staring at what Trump the man is doing and seething over it. I will continue to click on every thread that offers updates on the Russia probe. I will continue to vent with all my friends and most of my associates regarding the vile nature of Trump and his presidency. It takes a conscious effort for me to also dig in the weeds to highlight potent issue based arguments for voting Democratic that voters who are not as negatively obsessed with Trump might relate to. That's the part that requires focusing on my part, and I think for others also.
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The only question is whether we can manage enough juice to keep a focus on issues.
Tom Rinaldo
Feb 2018
#6
We can walk and chew gum at the same time... but, the Traitor-in-Chief IS the MAIN issue!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2018
#3
Good point... hoping the Dems will come up with a pre-2018 midterm "to-do" list.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2018
#43
I am with you all the way on the importance of countering voter suppression
Tom Rinaldo
Feb 2018
#12
I think there was still a lot of voter revulsion regarding him from our side
BumRushDaShow
Feb 2018
#25
It is ALL about turnout and the one factor we have going for us is ANTI-TRUMP motivated voters
hlthe2b
Feb 2018
#16
Let's be clear: It's the entire party, in fact the entire concept of the US that is divisive!
Fluke a Snooker
Feb 2018
#13
Russia ate my homework meme came from GoPers and Putin water carriers like Greenwald.
emulatorloo
Feb 2018
#36
I understand what you are saying, however Dems are talking issues. See recent special elections
emulatorloo
Feb 2018
#32
agreed. issues with emotion n moral emphasis. all repub policies not just trump n
msongs
Feb 2018
#42
There won't be a real election if drumpf facilitates russia hacking the votes in all states.
lark
Feb 2018
#51
Excellent summary of a threat that is usually difficult to articulate, let alone grasp
Tom Rinaldo
Feb 2018
#60