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Savannahmann

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11. We aren't.

Reply to 0rganism (Original post)

Wed Apr 15, 2015, 01:03 PM

Apr 2015

We're going to see the Senate remain in Republican hands. The reason I say that is because the national strategy is to win big by having long coattails. With all our hopes pinned on Hillary already, and the bar set low at the beginning, I think we're screwed on that front.

The only saving grace for 2020 will be it being another election year. Perhaps our candidate then will be strong enough to pull a Clinton and get the Republican out of the White House, and perhaps then the Democrats will have a winning strategy other than We Suck, but they suck worse.

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2016: how can we take back the senate and win state legislatures? [View all] 0rganism Apr 2015 OP

It is not premature....its how it works... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #1

if that's what you call working; the hype seems premature to me, and distracting 0rganism Apr 2015 #10

How long have you been interested in politics? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #12

30 years. you? 0rganism Apr 2015 #13

the same.... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #16

the GOP clown car truly has been a great benefactor 0rganism Apr 2015 #18

Yes 48% now self identify as Democrat... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #19

Getting people out to vote for their best interests is more important than anything else right now. Dawgs Apr 2015 #2

We need to get involved on the local level. Caucaus if your state has one, supporting your jwirr Apr 2015 #3

i'm thinking maybe we need an "adopt a legislative candidate" program 0rganism Apr 2015 #7

This is an excellent idea. It should be at all levels of the party and be a site we can go to. I jwirr Apr 2015 #8

By abandoning fear and voting hope. n/t Orsino Apr 2015 #4

I like that. Thanks. jwirr Apr 2015 #5

By begging the 1% for campaign money. L0oniX Apr 2015 #6

mobilize mobilize mobilize mobilize mobilize mobilize mobilize mobilize mobilize mobilize mobilize Takket Apr 2015 #9

We aren't. Savannahmann Apr 2015 #11

i hope you're wrong because 2016 is a "must win" for us 0rganism Apr 2015 #14

Turnout. Turnout. Turnout. KamaAina Apr 2015 #15

we sure won't win without it 0rganism Apr 2015 #17

You do it by getting involved in your local MineralMan Apr 2015 #20

+1 Shankapotomus Oct 2015 #21