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In reply to the discussion: Yes, the Democratic Party is at nearly its weakest point in a century [View all]ProfessorGAC
(64,995 posts)88. I Buy That
I mean we in IL got Rauner. Now, we have had R governors in my voting life. Ryan (who went to jail), Thompson (who should have gone to jail), Edgar and Ogilvie (R's who weren't crazy or crooks).
But if you look at the other 4, none were radical libertarians or tea pukes. So, when IL voted in an R, until Rauner, they weren't lunatics. Now, we have a lunatic.
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Yes, the Democratic Party is at nearly its weakest point in a century [View all]
Algernon Moncrieff
Jun 2018
OP
I feel like the idea that Democrats are making everything about Trump to be a myth
Proud Liberal Dem
Jun 2018
#68
Since the 70s Republicans politicized Evangelicals; have worked to build a network of grassroots
betsuni
Jun 2018
#25
Another way to look at that chart is to look at the trend on the "red" Republican side
karynnj
Jun 2018
#81
It seems the losses started becoming persistent/worsening starting with the '94 disaster.
Midwestern Democrat
Jun 2018
#117
The New Deal Created a middle class, some of whom's members no longer felt the need for an ...
DemocratSinceBirth
Jun 2018
#76
I would think the fact that the economy had cratered and millions had starved and were
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#62
The entire electoral process needs an overhaul with publicly funded elections at the top of the list
CrispyQ
Jun 2018
#100
Democrats have been fighting a policy war, while Republicans have been fighting a procedural war.
Garrett78
Jun 2018
#11
No use arguin as some with "ostrich" mentality prefer keepin their heads buried & ignore the obvious
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2018
#56
Yeah riiiight... you're very good with your insults ehrnst, I'll give you that.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2018
#107
Yes, you're SO right.. the BIG winner, if that makes you feel better...congrats!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2018
#112
Thanks erhnst, that's very kind of you. Just so you know, I read & take your posts quite seriously.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2018
#116
I think the status described is a snap shot of trends of the last two or three decades
Tom Rinaldo
Jun 2018
#72
500,000 more people voted for Ted Cruz than Beto O'Rourke in the March primary
LeftInTX
Jun 2018
#38
democrats became lazy in voting, but that has changed and changed big...the numbers don't lie
beachbum bob
Jun 2018
#58
That is a very good point. We need to vote in all elections as if our lives depend on it because
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#60
Let me say that in 2008 we had it all...but by 10 those who should have had our backs were
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#59
Exactly and this is why we are in this position where we sit helplessly by and watch Trump burn
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#73
We have have had much success in special elections and primaries...but these folks
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#78
This is why the shielding of criticism of Dem leadership in the long run hurts the Party
DemocraticSocialist8
Jun 2018
#89