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Response to Tom Rinaldo (Original post)

Can't we do both? nt jrthin Feb 2018 #1
The only question is whether we can manage enough juice to keep a focus on issues. Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #6
Democrats usually have many irons in the fire at one time. kentuck Feb 2018 #11
Many days the only iron in the DU fire is Trump. nt LAS14 Feb 2018 #46
Trump's incompetent leadership is an issue UCmeNdc Feb 2018 #54
My question exactly Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2018 #52
Dem politicans are focus on what's important to Americans Iliyah Feb 2018 #2
We can walk and chew gum at the same time... but, the Traitor-in-Chief IS the MAIN issue! InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2018 #3
Yes he is. And yes we can. Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #7
Good point... hoping the Dems will come up with a pre-2018 midterm "to-do" list. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2018 #43
Will the media leave any room for that? treestar Feb 2018 #4
I am torn on this question. kentuck Feb 2018 #5
Democrats spent 2 years "focusing on issues" BumRushDaShow Feb 2018 #8
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
We Can't Make The Mistake That I Believe We Made In 2016.... global1 Feb 2018 #9
NOT "RATHER THAN".... In ADDITION TO. hlthe2b Feb 2018 #10
Democrats are endlessly invited to react to Trump by the media Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #15
It is ALL about turnout and the one factor we have going for us is ANTI-TRUMP motivated voters hlthe2b Feb 2018 #16
I think we agree on this. Thanks n/t Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #17
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
Do you think you're fooling anyone? jberryhill Feb 2018 #31
Aw, if he had only used "running-dog capitalists", I could have yelled BINGO! FSogol Feb 2018 #38
I often wonder what site they run off to... jberryhill Feb 2018 #39
This should be the D's motto: Truth Matters Nictuku Feb 2018 #14
All politics is local... Wounded Bear Feb 2018 #18
Well said. I see it much the same. n/t Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #20
I think we should/can tie everything to trump NightWatcher Feb 2018 #19
there are plenty issues out there to pick from more every day dembotoz Feb 2018 #21
Where are the 17 Senators who endorsed Medicare For All? leftstreet Feb 2018 #22
dude, the republic is on fire bigtree Feb 2018 #23
Those who see the flames will not be diverted. Neither will Mueller Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #26
politics doesn't work this way bigtree Feb 2018 #40
I don't disagree with anything you wrote Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #50
I was in D.C. for the Women's March bigtree Feb 2018 #56
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Dems only talk about Russia or Trump is a false talking point emulatorloo Feb 2018 #30
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Russia ate my homework meme came from GoPers and Putin water carriers like Greenwald. emulatorloo Feb 2018 #36
my impression of the situation is that issues can fucking wait. librechik Feb 2018 #27
Tump isnt a person hes a threat and a danger to our Democracy... samnsara Feb 2018 #28
Both. awesomerwb1 Feb 2018 #29
I understand what you are saying, however Dems are talking issues. See recent special elections emulatorloo Feb 2018 #32
I just took note of your post above. It's an excellent one Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #35
That is a very good point about national media. emulatorloo Feb 2018 #37
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Absolutely! Great post Thekaspervote Feb 2018 #41
agreed. issues with emotion n moral emphasis. all repub policies not just trump n msongs Feb 2018 #42
If there is one person in this country who doesnt believe that boston bean Feb 2018 #44
I couldn't agree more!!!!!! K & R LAS14 Feb 2018 #45
That's the one way that he's thrown us off our game customerserviceguy Feb 2018 #47
I'm constantly disappointed by my inability to get a response.... LAS14 Feb 2018 #48
Elections are about choices... kentuck Feb 2018 #49
There won't be a real election if drumpf facilitates russia hacking the votes in all states. lark Feb 2018 #51
Trump is an issue! UCmeNdc Feb 2018 #53
This message was self-deleted by its author bigtree Feb 2018 #55
I agree to a point mvd Feb 2018 #57
I agree with myself to the same point that you do :) n/t Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #58
You are 100% correct, unfortunately the fever has to run its course grantcart Feb 2018 #59
Excellent summary of a threat that is usually difficult to articulate, let alone grasp Tom Rinaldo Feb 2018 #60
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