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In reply to the discussion: People vote when they have something/someone to vote FOR. [View all]Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)pass laws that much of the county thinks of as 'far left fringe'. In 2010, when much of the country had poor results, we set a midterm turnout record. Why? Good candidates, issues on the ballot which people cared about and very easy access to voting.
The OP's point is proved by looking at the States where Democrats do well, where turnout is not depressed. If people have reason to vote and good access to voting, they vote.
I suggest that more States should consider making it easier to vote. I suggest that candidates and issues which draw voters are superior to those which do not draw voters.
Rather than casting blame they could turn to more successful Democratic regions to discover how they do it. I think that would serve them and the Party much better than repeating the same characterizations of liberals every two years.