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Showing Original Post only (View all)Carville Says Democrats Are 'Addicted to Hopeless Causes' [View all]
Political WireJames Carville told Vox that Democrats need to be smarter about how they prioritize their resources.
Said Carville: Just look at how Democrats organize and spend money. For Christs sake, Jaime Harrison raised over $100 million only to lose his Senate race to Lindsey Graham by 10 points. Amy McGrath runs for Senate in Kentucky and raises over $90 million only to get crushed by Mitch McConnell.
He added: They were always going to lose those races, but Democrats keep doing this stupid shit. Theyre too damn emotional. Democrats obsess over high-profile races they cant win because thats where all the attention is. Were addicted to hopeless causes.
Said Carville: Just look at how Democrats organize and spend money. For Christs sake, Jaime Harrison raised over $100 million only to lose his Senate race to Lindsey Graham by 10 points. Amy McGrath runs for Senate in Kentucky and raises over $90 million only to get crushed by Mitch McConnell.
He added: They were always going to lose those races, but Democrats keep doing this stupid shit. Theyre too damn emotional. Democrats obsess over high-profile races they cant win because thats where all the attention is. Were addicted to hopeless causes.
To anyone who's going to complain that Carville is "washed up" or "out of touch", answer the underlying question: what was the value in burning all that cash in hopeless races when we had competitive candidates in need of support?
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wow, a rarity indeed, as I completely agree with the old swamp rat about us shitting away hundreds
Celerity
Jan 2022
#1
That triangulation politics of the 90s is what has brought us to this point in time.
intheflow
Jan 2022
#8
The con is voter suppression, gerrymandering, and disproportionate Senate representation
MadameButterfly
Jan 2022
#25
I disagree. we had real majorities back then and were competitive in states that now
Demsrule86
Jan 2022
#57
Those who didn't vote for Hillary Clinton, and we know those that voted for Stein were on the
Demsrule86
Jan 2022
#55
Not a fan but he's right. There are some races that can't be won by a Democrat. So focusing on
Autumn
Jan 2022
#3
I am one who believes every race should be challenged by a Democrat. We need not spend obscene money
Samrob
Jan 2022
#34
I agree, just put a name on the ballot. Only costs a couple thousand dollars. Give voters a choice
Samrob
Jan 2022
#39
An that is an issue isn't it...why don't folks fund races that we have a shot at winning?
Demsrule86
Jan 2022
#49
I don't see that working...I don't care how cut throat you are, we won't win say Indiana or lately
Demsrule86
Jan 2022
#48
I don't think so. He lost that race and honestly, South Carolina is not winnable statewide
Demsrule86
Jan 2022
#45
That is the rational folks use for emotional electioneering and IMHO, it costs us elections
Demsrule86
Jan 2022
#47
So, we just have to wait for the old man to tell us who we're allowed to donate to?
Bettie
Jan 2022
#14
It is not that you can't donate to whom you choose, but do with the understanding that in a
Demsrule86
Jan 2022
#44
I adore Howard Dean. I supported him when he ran for President and believe to this day,
Demsrule86
Jan 2022
#43
That money would go a long way to establishing a social media presence to combat
Johonny
Jan 2022
#33