“You can’t just oppose the president, you have to be for something.” What were Republicans for in 2010 & 2014? -Repeal Obamacare -Reverse Obama spending -Repeal Obamacare -Stop Obama’s executive action on immigration -Block Obama judicial nominations -Repeal Obamacare
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It’s possible there’s a fundamental difference between what motivates the Democrat and Republican bases, how each party can win over independents, etc. But the “don’t run against Trump” crowd doesn’t make that argument. Just asserts it as if it’s obviously true.
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A common error is to say Democrats can’t win midterms by running against Trump because Hillary ran against Trump and lost. But midterms aren’t presidential elections. And it’s harder to run against what someone might do as POTUS than against what a serving POTUS has done.
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Midterms almost always come down to a referendum on the president, with the out party enjoying a motivation advantage. As
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Sure Democrats, say what you’re for. If you have policy ideas, tell voters. But don’t uncritically accept the ahistoric conventional wisdom that running against the president hurts your chances. Especially when the president’s unpopular nationally and despised by your base. (END)
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also they aren't even campaigning on "I'm not Trump," as all these people saying this know full well
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You’re right. But even many those arguments sound defensive, as if they tacitly accept the claim that running against Trump is a bad idea, and want everyone to know they’re not making that mistake.
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Yes, as well as Democrats who won in 2006 by opposing Bush.
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I legit think it's their best shot. Among other benefits, it unites all left factions. I may not like that, but...
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I would suggest that they campaign on Truth, Justice and the American Way; which would essentially be another way of campaigning against Trump.
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You are saying opposions should ... oppose
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Don’t buy into that BS. Simply not true. They are running on immigration reform, universal health care, fair taxation, climate change, reasonable gun safety laws, clean water and air, education, union support. Just to name a few.
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Yeah but they’re Republicans & everyone holds them to a lower standard.
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So true but republicans did a much better job at defining the issues and telling people what to think. Democrats haven’t bothered to do either yet
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