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In reply to the discussion: On election night, when it still looked like Hillary was going to win, commentators said she must [View all]murielm99
(30,656 posts)is rural and red.
I hear people, even in our own party talk about reaching out to white working-class males.
However, when I attend our area's JFK dinners, go to to fundraisers, picnics and meetings for Democrats, what do I see? White working-class males. I see farmers, union workers and skilled laborers. I see former military people, too.
Yes, these people exist. Many of their coworkers may be republicans, but not all of them. I see as many white working class males as teachers, lawyers and other professionals. If more white working-class males are going to begin voting for Democrats, it cannot be because we compromise our principles or change our platform. Maybe they will have to hit rock bottom before they see the light. But I will never stand for my party pandering to ignorance and hate.