The Democrat agenda 2022 and going forward

[Yoused]

So. What’s your solution?

Here is a simple, radical approach that might even be doable: in addition to your congressional district, you may select from any 3 other congessional districts to be on your ballot; you are still afforded only one vote, but you may cast it in any one of those 4 districts, fuck gerrymandering. I think I would do that for Senate races as well.

 

[Chew Toy McCoy]

So. What’s your solution?

Stop pandering to the mythical undecided moderate voter who is more than likely a Republican in hiding. You don’t come to the negotiating table starting at the least acceptable outcome and then spend the rest of the time lowering that bar. If you can use the same script to pander to the supposed undecided moderate that use to run cover for rich donors then the public is probably going to see it as the latter. And they are probably right.

Loudly and frequently correct the Republican narrative that everything to the left of center (which has steadily been moving right for decades) is synonymous with every failed socialist government throughout history and ignoring successful countries where these policies do work.

Related to that, stop acting like deer in the headlights every time the right takes something in the Democrats’ or left’s agenda and advertises it by the worst possible definition and outcome. You know they’ll do it. Be prepared to shut it down loudly, before it even starts if possible.

 

[Herdfan]

Here is a simple, radical approach that might even be doable: in addition to your congressional district, you may select from any 3 other congessional districts to be on your ballot; you are still afforded only one vote, but you may cast it in any one of those 4 districts, fuck gerrymandering. I think I would do that for Senate races as well.

But can you imagine the chaos?

I could see an organized effort by one party to topple a Rep they don't like. For example, every Republican in NY choosing to vote in the NY-14 against AOC. Or every Democrat in FL choosing to vote in FL-1 against Matt Gaetz.

Would actually be kind of fun to watch.

 

[Eric]

https://www.npr.org/2023/02/22/1158538798/poll-bidens-standing-improves-while-trump-slumps-with-republican-voters?sc=18&f=1001

Poll: Biden's standing improves, while Trump slumps with Republican voters​

President Biden is seeing his highest approval ratings in almost a year, while former President Donald Trump, who is hoping to take the job back, is getting his worst scores among potential Republican voters in years, according to the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.

The survey — conducted last week, after the president's State of the Union address — of more than 1,300 adults and about 1,200 registered voters comes as the 2024 Republican presidential primary is heating up. And there are clear pictures emerging of who potential Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis voters are, as a majority of potential Republican voters continue to say they would be better off with someone other than Trump at the top of the ticket.

DeSantis, at this point, is at least a co-front-runner for the nomination. His support skews more toward Republicans with college degrees, who make more money and live in cities and suburbs, as opposed to Trump's more blue-collar, rural appeal. Their distinct lanes could make for a protracted GOP primary if DeSantis ultimately decides to get into the race.

 

[Chew Toy McCoy]

Listening to a podcast hosted by a couple middle aged cynical lefties that isn’t politics based but….

“Can you think of anybody’s life that has been loss controversial than Bob Dylan?”

“You’re forgetting that album where he switched from acoustic guitar to electric guitar.”

 

[Alli]

Listening to a podcast hosted by a couple middle aged cynical lefties that isn’t politics based but….

“Can you think of anybody’s life that has been loss controversial than Bob Dylan?”

“You’re forgetting that album where he switched from acoustic guitar to electric guitar.”

Actually…he created quite the stir when he released Blood on the Tracks and tried to gain the Christian audience.

 

[Eric]

Biden says US is at ‘tipping point’ on gun control

Mr Biden has called for a renewed ban on assault weapons but such a measure is unlikely to be enacted by Congress

www.independent.co.uk

Biden says US is at ‘tipping point’ on gun control: ‘We will ban assault weapons in this country’​

While I applaud the effort here, it's only fair to point out they had both houses and the WH for a long time and never moved to get this done. The country has an appetite for it though, would really like to see this get some steam behind it. THIS is the real threat to children, not happy people in wigs.

 

[Citysnaps]

Keep running Josh Hawley!

 

[Edd]

Keep running Josh Hawley!

That’s a hell of an ad, Hawley deserves to be crushed. I’m not optimistic, but I’m tempted to send this guy $.

 

[Huntn]

Biden says US is at ‘tipping point’ on gun control

Mr Biden has called for a renewed ban on assault weapons but such a measure is unlikely to be enacted by Congress

www.independent.co.uk

Biden says US is at ‘tipping point’ on gun control: ‘We will ban assault weapons in this country’​

While I applaud the effort here, it's only fair to point out they had both houses and the WH for a long time and never moved to get this done. The country has an appetite for it though, would really like to see this get some steam behind it. THIS is the real threat to children, not happy people in wigs.

There are too many who say my right to carry lethal power outweighs any and all innocent blood shed, I will not be a victim (selfish). Basically too bad, so sad, but tough shit, it’s me and my perceived safety I’m talking about and that’s all that matters.

It is self interest being so powerful, that many are blinded, not seeing the true reality and consequence of the highest death toll by gun, for illegitimate reasons in the Western World, handing fucking sick human beings lethal power with the squeeze of a trigger, so fist fights become gun fights, as the Gun Lobby enriches itself based on spilled.

 

[Citysnaps]

More excellent news:

Eugene Vindman, Army vet who drew Trump’s ire, to run for Congress

Eugene Vindman and his brother, Alexander, were both forced out of their jobs at the National Security Council by Trump.

www.militarytimes.com

 

[GermanSuplex]

Keep running Josh Hawley!

Would be great to see real, authentic American patriots take down these smug carpetbaggers like Josh Hawley and JD Vance. Doesn’t have to be a Democrat, it could be a primary opponent who’s sane and not a lying chickenshit coward.

 

[Citysnaps]

Would be great to see real, authentic American patriots take down these smug carpetbaggers like Josh Hawley and JD Vance. Doesn’t have to be a Democrat, it could be a primary opponent who’s sane and not a lying chickenshit coward.

I'm cautiously feeling better about the future. Would be sweet justice/revenge if Vindman were elected to the House.

 

[Citysnaps]

Well this is pretty disturbing. Apparently Republican ex-LA Dodger Steve Garvey is in a "statistical tie" (leading by 2 percentage points) with Adam Schiff in California's US Senate race, according to a recent poll.

It shouldn't even be close, IMO.

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www.politico.com

 

[Eric]

Well this is pretty disturbing. Apparently Republican ex-LA Dodger Steve Garvey is in a "statistical tie" (leading by 2 percentage points) with Adam Schiff in California's US Senate race, according to a recent poll.

It shouldn't even be close, IMO.

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That freaked me out at first, then my wife reminded me that there are several Democrats splitting the vote and only one Republican. Once it comes down to just 2 this should change dramatically I would think.

 

[Roller]

That freaked me out at first, then my wife reminded me that there are several Democrats splitting the vote and only one Republican. Once it comes down to just 2 this should change dramatically I would think.

Agreed. It’s a shame Schiff is running against Porter. I think they’d both make excellent senators, though I think Porter is a bit more relatable. Garvey would probably be another Tuberville.

 

[Eric]

Agreed. It’s a shame Schiff is running against Porter. I think they’d both make excellent senators, though I think Porter is a bit more relatable. Garvey would probably be another Tuberville.

Right, so if you add the additional 27% of the vote being siphoned off from Schiff, between the other remaining Democrats, when they shift after Schiff is the nominee it will be a total blowout loss for Garvey. I don't know why the media is neglecting to even talk about that, I guess they want to see the drama of a statistical tie.

 

[Citysnaps]

That freaked me out at first, then my wife reminded me that there are several Democrats splitting the vote and only one Republican. Once it comes down to just 2 this should change dramatically I would think.

Interesting...

My California ballot shows there are 27 candidates for US Senate. The makeup is: 11 Dems, 10 Repubs, 1 Libertarian, 1 American Independent, and 4 None Stated.

Not sure what to make of that looking at it objectively. California does have large pockets of conservative voters. For right now, I'm not in the camp it's a slam-dunk for Schiff.

 

[Eric]

Interesting...

My California ballot shows there are 27 candidates for US Senate. The makeup is: 11 Dems, 10 Repubs, 1 Libertarian, 1 American Independent, and 4 None Stated.

Not sure what to make of that looking at it objectively. California does have large pockets of conservative voters. For right now, I'm not in the camp it's a slam-dunk for Schiff.

Here's how I look at it, and if anyone wants to correct that I'm all ears. Currently it's: Schiff 28%, Garvey 20%, Porter 17%; 17% undecided - some polls have different shifts but this is in the ballpark.

In the end it will likely be Schiff who takes the nomination and lest we think all of those Porter Democrats are going to change parties for some reason, they'll move to Schiff, and that's an insurmountable lead by any stretch. I don't think we have any real reason to worry here.

 

[Citysnaps]

Here's how I look at it, and if anyone wants to correct that I'm all ears. Currently it's: Schiff 28%, Garvey 20%, Porter 17%; 17% undecided - some polls have different shifts but this is in the ballpark.

In the end it will likely be Schiff who takes the nomination and lest we think all of those Porter Democrats are going to change parties for some reason, they'll move to Schiff, and that's an insurmountable lead by any stretch. I don't think we have any real reason to worry here.

Here's how UC Berkeley's IGS breaks it down:

Release #2024-06: Garvey Now in a Statistical Tie with Schiff in Full-Term U.S. Senate Primary

Author(s): DiCamillo, Mark

escholarship.org