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edhopper

(33,474 posts) Mon Mar 21, 2016, 01:52 PM Mar 2016

By giving up on Dean's 50 State strategy, the Dems might miss a great oppotunity

to retake the House.
Trump is going to have a big negative impact on GOP candidates.
Without the infrastructure and Dem candidates in every potential winning district, the Democrats are letting a once in a lifetime opportunity go by.

DWS continues with her disastrous leadership.

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By giving up on Dean's 50 State strategy, the Dems might miss a great oppotunity (Original Post) edhopper Mar 2016 OP

HAVE missed great opportunities, repeatedly. elleng Mar 2016 #1

that is true edhopper Mar 2016 #2

Another solid reason for publically financed elections. dogman Mar 2016 #3

good point edhopper Mar 2016 #4

elleng

(130,720 posts)

1. HAVE missed great opportunities, repeatedly.

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Mon Mar 21, 2016, 01:54 PM

Mar 2016

edhopper

(33,474 posts)

2. that is true

Reply to elleng (Reply #1)

Mon Mar 21, 2016, 01:55 PM

Mar 2016

dogman

(6,073 posts)

3. Another solid reason for publically financed elections.

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Mon Mar 21, 2016, 02:11 PM

Mar 2016

Seems wealthy Rs have an easier road. It's a real sacrifice for most Ds. I think that is also the reason for so many DINOs, they can buy into the Dem Party when they run into a wall in the GOP.

edhopper

(33,474 posts)

4. good point

Reply to dogman (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 21, 2016, 03:32 PM

Mar 2016

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