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In reply to the discussion: Yes, the Democratic Party is at nearly its weakest point in a century [View all]andym
(5,443 posts)90. Politifact rated this TRUE
Curve looks like the 1920's
The coming blue wave should rectify this somewhat.
But what happened that we reached such a point?
Gerrymandering, yellow journalism like Fox News, and huge outlays of cash focused on results by rich GOP donors.
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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