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Wellstone ruled

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5. Some one posted a blub about some

Reply to Nevermypresident (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:53 PM

May 2017

15k new people have stepped forward to run in the 2018 primaries nation wide,that would include State Local and National Democratic spots. Once you Registrar and pay your filling fees,then away you go. One can wage a damn effective Campaign on a Shoe String. It is all about the message and staying on Message. Postal Mailers are so cheap and effective in most areas.

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Probably a dumb question..but how are Democrats suppose to "primary" Republicans [View all] Nevermypresident May 2017 OP

it usually only works in blue leaning areas JI7 May 2017 #1

whomever said that probably meant drray23 May 2017 #2

See your point, but your scenerio is the general election, not the primary. Nevermypresident May 2017 #3

well unless its a state with shared primaries like california drray23 May 2017 #4

Can you explain further why it would not be productive? Nevermypresident May 2017 #6

i just think that this tactic rarely succeed. drray23 May 2017 #7

Thank you for your reply. Makes sense except for the part re Dems registering Gop, I was thinking Nevermypresident May 2017 #8

yes i would not either. would make me sick.. drray23 May 2017 #9

Some one posted a blub about some Wellstone ruled May 2017 #5