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In reply to the discussion: We really did dodge a bullet in 2020 (although it was likely only the first of many) [View all]panader0
(25,816 posts)5. The Democrats need to organize more than ever.
Volunteers will be needed to help the young and old and people of color register and get to
the polls. Put Stacy Abrams in charge-she seems to very good at that sort of thing. The House
and Senate are much too close for comfort. I still have some hope that Republicans will not all
be die hard trumpers. There must be a small percentage of old school R's, like Cheney, who
won't buy into the Big Lie.
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We really did dodge a bullet in 2020 (although it was likely only the first of many) [View all]
EarlG
May 2021
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As their base of white voters shrinks with the demographic trends in population growth...
Make7
May 2021
#3
An insurrection is an insurrection, and they are using the October 1917 playbook
bucolic_frolic
May 2021
#10
I think that trying to circumvent the 22nd would have initiated a HELL of a fight,
BobTheSubgenius
May 2021
#14
and then to what end? do those magas think their wannabe dictators won't take away their votes
orleans
May 2021
#18
Absolutely. They're seeding the ground for when they eventually worm back into the Oval Office
peppertree
May 2021
#21
"With a Democratic president and Congress, we at least stand a chance -- for now..."
kentuck
May 2021
#23
Every election will be about refusals to accept anything but wins, called "integrity," & so the war
ancianita
May 2021
#29
My interpretation: I'll have to start contributing to all those text messages & emails I am getting.
NBachers
May 2021
#40
Thanks for the summary of our existential battle for our democracy. So agree.
Hortensis
May 2021
#44
'millions of Americans could have been convinced that it would be pointless to even hold elections'
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
May 2021
#47