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In reply to the discussion: "We Didn't Have a Ground Game" A Democratic congresswoman on why she lost her seat [View all]tulipsandroses
(5,124 posts)that its a bit more complex. As Shalala pointed out, economics in her district was a big factor. At the end of the day, all politics is still local.
So when Republicans run their propaganda ads demonizing Pelosi and tie Freshman democrats to her. So do we say Nancy Pelosi lost them their seat?
In other, more Republican/Trump-friendly districts, first-term Democrats such as Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexicos 2nd, Ben McAdams of Utahs 4th and Kendra Horn of Oklahomas 5th were hammered with ads noting they voted with Speaker Nancy Pelosi around 90% of the time. Since these Democrats cant win in presidential election years without ticket-splitters, such partisan loyalty can have consequences.
[link:https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/11/16/who_deserves_blame_for_democrats_lost_house_seats.html|