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Proud Liberal Dem

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4. I think that the Dems had to moderate to win in the 1990's

Reply to Bjorn Against (Original post)

Sat Apr 26, 2014, 10:20 AM

Apr 2014

Not really so much now that the demographics and politics seem to be naturally shifting more towards the left end of the spectrum. I think some Dems and pundits are still trying to catch up to the new reality.

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We do not need to move to the right to win moderate voters [View all] Bjorn Against Apr 2014 OP

We need to move to the left to win disaffected voters. Scuba Apr 2014 #1

Agreed Bjorn Against Apr 2014 #2

Right On! rhett o rick Apr 2014 #10

Hear hear. +1 nt rrneck Apr 2014 #3

I think that the Dems had to moderate to win in the 1990's Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2014 #4

I agree. All politicians and their handlers, like all generals........ socialist_n_TN Apr 2014 #6

Yup Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2014 #8

Yes, the Tea Baggers are showing signs of being a flash in the pan with good timing....... socialist_n_TN Apr 2014 #9

The militia types- egged on by Wayne LaPierre and Fox worry me Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2014 #11

Yep AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #5

Close tax loopholes for most or all lovemydog Apr 2014 #7

you're right. Ds have always had most moderate votes. Because President Obama IMO, has always.... Sunlei May 2014 #12