Reply #9: What if

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the national party was truly leading in this reaction against the GOP? You might say theses really are great showings for the Dems or just reactions against the GOP. IF the Dems were not demonized for being clearly from the top down in front of this movement would the numbers be more crushingly in their favor? How tenuous is the GOP hold even on its base- who likewise have nowhere else to go unless basics are threatened by their own party?

This is not about personalities but about the ebb and flow of the two party political debacle that most of perpetuates itself against all reason. Their 20% lead shifts to our 20% lead depending on outrage and perception. That is not volatility but parties making the majority little more than a mob to stampede one way or the other. Something about incumbency makes politicians incapable of competent killing blows against antiquated, valueless competitors probably inferior to candidates of fringe parties. The game that is played and that they exult in seems to not even consider actual populist representation and outreach. Until the people get alienated enough to mirror this topside arrogance and alienation there are few chances to unseat anyone.