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Garrett78

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6. I spent the first 25 years of my life in St. Louis. Missouri was once the ultimate bellwether.

Reply to pstokely (Original post)

Fri Nov 9, 2018, 01:16 AM

Nov 2018

But Missouri is now virtually hopeless.

And Democrats need to stop thinking they can win over Republicans. Focus on the metro areas and get out the base. When given a choice between a genuine Republican and a Democrat who tries to appeal to Republicans, Republicans will choose the former in almost every instance.

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With McCaskill defeat, Missouri Democrats have hit rock-bottom. Now what? [View all] pstokely Nov 2018 OP

yes Democratic Party needs to get its act together rockfordfile Nov 2018 #1

Bullsht leftynyc Nov 2018 #19

...well perhaps just in that ONE state...? samnsara Nov 2018 #26

We have wiped out Republcians here in Illinois Cary Nov 2018 #27

McCaskill ran away from Democratic principles Hokie Nov 2018 #2

LMAO qazplm135 Nov 2018 #4

That's right! Stellar Nov 2018 #32

We were lucky to have had Claire for the past 6 years as a D (even if she was a DINO) aeromanKC Nov 2018 #3

probably lucky to even have Nicole Galloway pstokely Nov 2018 #7

it's not North Alabama pstokely Nov 2018 #8

Kansas just slapped down one of the worst GOP vote suppressors in the country, elected a democratic workinclasszero Nov 2018 #9

So you AGREE with statement #2 above? DemocracyMouse Nov 2018 #12

With the help of a 3rd Party in Kansas for Governor. aeromanKC Nov 2018 #14

You raise a very interesting point. Does this mean that Missouri has to bullwinkle428 Nov 2018 #30

Boy that would be great workinclasszero Nov 2018 #34

Agree The Genealogist Nov 2018 #21

+1 BlueintheSTL Nov 2018 #5

If you don't mind snow, come to Maine! GreenPartyVoter Nov 2018 #22

I spent the first 25 years of my life in St. Louis. Missouri was once the ultimate bellwether. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #6

Start campaigning against Fox News or you'll never win in MO again. sharedvalues Nov 2018 #10

Rest, regroup, then begin to rebuild Azathoth Nov 2018 #11

I agree. Start rebuilding from the ground up. Blue_true Nov 2018 #13

Some organizers in southern California have started a monthly Dem luncheon just to keep volunteers diva77 Nov 2018 #16

Great idea. OnDoutside Nov 2018 #23

Yes. As well as events for newly registered voters where people can fellowship. Blue_true Nov 2018 #25

I like your spirit.. Cha Nov 2018 #20

FOX News propaganda destroys Democratic Politicians UCmeNdc Nov 2018 #15

We have to figure out who can win the governors race. rwheeler31 Nov 2018 #17

Jason Kander? pstokely Nov 2018 #18

I thought about him but only if he is well enough. rwheeler31 Nov 2018 #35

Now the Republicans in Missouri get what they voted for? Autumn Nov 2018 #24

Missouri has always been schizo Cary Nov 2018 #29

You'd think the author would be encouraged by the gains Dems made in other states Blue_Tires Nov 2018 #28

I don't think much has changed here. leftyladyfrommo Nov 2018 #31

In Jefferson County, right next to St. Louis to the south logosoco Nov 2018 #33

Maybe they should have supported Claire...instead of running her down. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #36