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guillaumeb

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11. In my view, the GOP is winning the image game.

Reply to Demsrule86 (Reply #9)

Fri Feb 24, 2017, 05:39 PM

Feb 2017

Yes, we can attack them for being all image and no substance, all slogan and no plan, but the real issue is that we must reach those who do not pay attention to politics. We must convince them that politics is much more than a once every 4 years vote for President event.

And the point of the post is not to attack Democrats, but to ask how Democrats can frame a winning message. A message that can inspire the 41% who did not vote to vote.

In my view, this 41% is the key, not appealing to racist old males.

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Beyond Protest: What Are We in Favor Of? [View all] guillaumeb Feb 2017 OP

I've asked this plenty of times. No youth movement, no non-pandering economic message. HughBeaumont Feb 2017 #1

To your last point: The GOP is great at framing. guillaumeb Feb 2017 #3

How about we stop attacking the Democratic party and telling people something is wrong with it... Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #2

Given that the Democrats have been steadily losing power at the state and local level, guillaumeb Feb 2017 #4

Attacking them sure doesn't help... Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #6

I believe you misread the post. guillaumeb Feb 2017 #8

Because that's how movements fail & elections lost Nevernose Feb 2017 #5

You know what when I go out...I tell people the Democrats are the only party that can save Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #7

Also, Democrats are out of job... Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #9

In my view, the GOP is winning the image game. guillaumeb Feb 2017 #11

Agreed. But before anyone can rebuild and change, guillaumeb Feb 2017 #10