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In reply to the discussion: Why are folks so demoralized by Ossoff's loss? [View all]hadEnuf
(2,189 posts)52. Expecting a win in that red area was a long shot at best.
Trump has only been in office for 5 months and most of his policies have not even been felt yet. The economy is still running off of Obama's competence and healthcare is still available for those who need it. A lot of people are really going need their noses rubbed in the shit to finally get it through their heads that Trump and the Republicans are a disaster in motion. Unfortunately for everybody, it is not a matter of if, it is a matter of when.
Even the Russian investigation is still in it's infancy, so the jury is still out on that with the saner branch of the GOP as well.
In this age of instant gratification, we still need to keep an eye on the long game.
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If your boss will listen, advise her not to despair or get angry but to ORGANIZE (Saul Alinsky) - nt
KingCharlemagne
Jun 2017
#21
PLUS there was some vote suppression type of shenanigans courtesy of Handle.
Madam45for2923
Jun 2017
#6
I wish that was true...I lived there for years...it was always a heavy lift.
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#12
There is cross check...but if you think we could win that district...I think you are
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#78
I would have loved for Ossoff win...and no doubt gerrymandering and voter suppression play a roll
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#95
She couldn't win Georgia 6 though she is great...we need candidates who can win in red states...
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#11
Exactly. And we should consider running Sherrod Brown in 20...he is progressive but well liked by
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#68
I am a Southerner, so please do not say You need to understand the people that voted for Fuckump"
obamanut2012
Jun 2017
#14
There is not one message that can work in all states...thus we can have a platform, and we do.
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#69
Ads that tie Republicans to the child sexual predator in the White House
KingCharlemagne
Jun 2017
#23
Because Trump has been revealed for all to see as an ignorant, raging, venal clown
hatrack
Jun 2017
#19
I can't understand whay he didn't live in the district either. That was the most easily
catbyte
Jun 2017
#29
Absolutely correct...because this sort of thing complaining and depression ends in blaming...and we
Demsrule86
Jun 2017
#71
Thank-you for a fact based post. A little reality is a healthy thing. Eom
pirateshipdude
Jun 2017
#80