Reply #39: Realize that some conservatives [View All]

[Crunchy Frog]

actually respect people who stand up strongly for their principles, and do not respond well to wishy washy types who don't seem to believe in anything and constantly have their finger to the wind.

Show them how Democratic party values are ones that they can support, ie, fiscal responsibility, belief in accountability, basic competence.

I don't think that conservatives are monolithic, and I genuinely do think that some of them will be drawn by a Democrat who is seen as strong in his/her convictions and principles, is not cowed, and is able to articulate beliefs in such a way that they can resonate with a wider spectrum of people.

I think there are alot of people who will vote for someone they disagree with if that person seems strong and principled, rather than someone they agree with but who seems weak. I think some of *'s voters in the last election fell into that category.

What the Democrats need to figure out is that abandoning our core principles and appearing not to stand for anything makes us appear weak and unappealing.