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leftstreet

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10. The problem is they lost their own base

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Reply #3)

Thu May 15, 2025, 02:32 PM

May 15

6+ million reliably Democratic voters didn't show up for Harris

So Trump won

That has zero to do with fussing over rural vs city messaging, and the ubiquitous OMG hOw do wE get tHe TrumpHumpers to vOte foR us?!

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Does the Democratic Party need to make any changes? [View all] kentuck May 15 OP

Yes. nt Celerity May 15 #1

We'll get a pretty good reading of whether we need to make changes in coming midterms. Silent Type May 15 #2

I think the problem is SocialDemocrat61 May 15 #3

The problem is they lost their own base leftstreet May 15 #10

The question is why SocialDemocrat61 May 15 #11

I would suggest JBTaurus83 May 15 #4

As dangerous as it is, they might try telling the unvarnished truth to amaze the people. Ping Tung May 15 #5

For guys maybe, regarding physical courage, women try to stay away from violent encounters Beringia May 15 #9

Stop eating their own Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 15 #6

Run some serious contenders and don't pit Dems against Dems. hamsterjill May 15 #7

Get rid of 3rd way and the billionaires that own them. Blue Full Moon May 15 #8

Everything is fine. Moose out front should've told you. n/t flvegan May 15 #12

Mostly regarding messaging BannonsLiver May 15 #13