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In reply to the discussion: The imminent backlash of the Democratic Left. [View all]reACTIONary
(5,770 posts)... they voted for Obama. And did so twice. The senate is controlled by liberal, left wing Democrats. The house isn't, but that is basically due to gerrymandering, and in the aggregate the majority of votes go to Democratic / left leaning / liberal candidates.
So over all I think that voters will, do and are voting for liberal, Democratic candidates. Those candidates are winning and they are making a difference. Furthermore, this situation will get better over time as demographics increasingly marginalize the Republican base.
When did I say voters will only vote for right wing candidates? What I maintain is that a good strategy for liberals and progressives would be to vote for the best candidate (the most liberal, progressive candidate) that has a realistic chance of winning. That's my personal strategy. What's wrong with that?