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Qutzupalotl

(15,172 posts)
8. Any national campaign should make a case in all 50 states.
Wed Oct 2, 2024, 11:15 AM
Oct 2024

That doesn't necessarily mean a big rally or even the candidates themselves speaking live in person. But the message of the campaign should be publicized, as in ads on tv, radio, and social media.

The 7 swing states get all the attention, leaving the other 43 out of the conversation. We need to explicitly and humbly ask for everyone's vote, no matter where they live.

Jamie Harrison has built Dean's dream of a 50-state strategy. Resources are allocated for this but mostly focused on downballot races. With some tweaks this can be made into a case for Harris/Walz tailored to the interests of each state. Because of Trump's dementia, paranoia, and criminal intent, we have a shot in unlikely places, where moderate Rs are willing to cross the aisle this time.

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and Indiana too. Emile Oct 2024 #1
IN is out of reach pstokely Oct 2024 #37
No. They're not going to win those states. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #2
They said the same to Obama and he won Indiana. Emile Oct 2024 #5
Not remotely comparable. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #9
Indiana in 2008 and Indiana in 2024 aren't even in the same stratosphere unfortunately. bearsfootball516 Oct 2024 #11
It would also needlessly divert (much more limited) Republican resources to defend those states. Doodley Oct 2024 #10
Not worth it. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #18
They won't if they don't try, that's for sure. TX is all a matter of voter turnout. HelpImSurrounded Oct 2024 #29
They won't even if they do try. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #33
They may help down ticket candidates Kaleva Oct 2024 #46
Sure. But that doesn't help much if Harris loses. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #47
Take it to them everywhere. We keep hearing displacedvermoter Oct 2024 #3
If a break is needed from swing States and the visits help down ticket close races (Senate and House), absolutely Freethinker65 Oct 2024 #4
OH no, FL and TX maybe qazplm135 Oct 2024 #6
Yes, Springfield, Ohio should be the first stop. lees1975 Oct 2024 #7
Any national campaign should make a case in all 50 states. Qutzupalotl Oct 2024 #8
Definitely Florida LostOne4Ever Oct 2024 #12
Why not? sarisataka Oct 2024 #13
Why not? Because there isn't an infinite amount of days. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #22
Who said anything about the last week of the campaign sarisataka Oct 2024 #24
It's not worth it. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #25
I am so glad I have you to splain it to me sarisataka Oct 2024 #28
I don't know what any of that has to do with my point. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #31
You are saying it is close, while others say it is a done deal sarisataka Oct 2024 #34
Sometimes you don't get to pick your battles. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #43
Not at this point JI7 Oct 2024 #14
Campaign stops no, ad buys yes DetroitLegalBeagle Oct 2024 #15
Live in Florida and see Harris national spots on cable and network NCDem47 Oct 2024 #27
what makes u think they wont? mopinko Oct 2024 #16
They're not gonna hold a rally in any of these states. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #23
and your source on this is- trust me bro? mopinko Oct 2024 #42
What's your source? Self Esteem Oct 2024 #44
You gonna be president of all 20 states? Campaign in all 50. intheflow Oct 2024 #17
You can't win if you don't play. Kid Berwyn Oct 2024 #19
There are many Americans and Democrats in Ohio, Florida and Texas as well as independents and new voters. PufPuf23 Oct 2024 #20
I trust their judgement enough to not second-guess our candidates or their campaign staff. Oopsie Daisy Oct 2024 #21
Florida Yes, Texas No, Ohio only if Sen Brown's campaign wants it bucolic_frolic Oct 2024 #26
Yes, but only if they live in the same fantasy world as those who think those states are winnable Prairie Gates Oct 2024 #30
My question is kacekwl Oct 2024 #32
Texas and Florida senate seats are important too Johonny Oct 2024 #35
I think a joint Harris/Allred appearance would really assist Torchlight Oct 2024 #36
Make the bastards defend, gibraltar72 Oct 2024 #38
Absolutely! DFW Oct 2024 #39
It is October kansasobama Oct 2024 #40
and stop in St Petersburg FL onethatcares Oct 2024 #41
Yes, especially if it can help put some wind in the sails of Senate candidates. TheKentuckian Oct 2024 #45
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