In this part of the country, even a dem distancing themselves from progressive messaging can feel the pushback. Progressives have got to understand that eventually.
When it came to issues, there was arguably none that Republicans bet bigger on than law enforcement. Abbott became obsessed with the “defund the police” movement after Austin cut its department’s budget by a third, and Republicans throughout the ballot worked strenuously to tie their Democratic opponents to the cause — which takes many forms — even if they had not declared support for it.
A fierce national debate over criminal justice reform escalated this year after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, leading some advocates to call for shifts in police funding. Republicans campaigned heavily on the issue, saying it shows a lack of Democratic support for law enforcement.
"If we lose the argument on whether [a Democratic candidate] wants to defund the police, we still win,” said Craig Murphy, a Republican consultant who was involved in the Texas House battle. “Because if the issue is whether you support the police or not, then I’m going with the Republican.”
Reluctant to let the Republicans dictate the terms of the conversation, some Democratic candidates declined to push back on the police-related attacks in a meaningful way. One exception was Wendy Davis, the Democratic challenger to U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, who aired a direct-to-camera TV ad in which she said, “We need criminal justice reform, but I don’t support defunding the police.” Still, Roy persisted with claims she wanted to defund the police, including in his final TV ad, and won by a better-than-expected 7 points.
All this does is reaffirm my belief that Republicans are just much better at messaging than Democrats. Also, maybe, a majority (?) of the conservative voting population might have a little more difficulty with nuanced viewpoints.
In this part of the country, even a dem distancing themselves from progressive messaging can feel the pushback. Progressives have got to understand that eventually.
When it came to issues, there was arguably none that Republicans bet bigger on than law enforcement. Abbott became obsessed with the “defund the police” movement after Austin cut its department’s budget by a third, and Republicans throughout the ballot worked strenuously to tie their Democratic opponents to the cause — which takes many forms — even if they had not declared support for it.
A fierce national debate over criminal justice reform escalated this year after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, leading some advocates to call for shifts in police funding. Republicans campaigned heavily on the issue, saying it shows a lack of Democratic support for law enforcement.
"If we lose the argument on whether [a Democratic candidate] wants to defund the police, we still win,” said Craig Murphy, a Republican consultant who was involved in the Texas House battle. “Because if the issue is whether you support the police or not, then I’m going with the Republican.”
Reluctant to let the Republicans dictate the terms of the conversation, some Democratic candidates declined to push back on the police-related attacks in a meaningful way. One exception was Wendy Davis, the Democratic challenger to U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, who aired a direct-to-camera TV ad in which she said, “We need criminal justice reform, but I don’t support defunding the police.” Still, Roy persisted with claims she wanted to defund the police, including in his final TV ad, and won by a better-than-expected 7 points.
All this does is reaffirm my belief that Republicans are just much better at messaging than Democrats. Also, maybe, a majority (?) of the conservative voting population might have a little more difficulty with nuanced viewpoints.
They go hand in hand perhaps.
Oh no. I certainly think the democrats are good at messaging too. So good, in fact, that the progressive wing of the democratic party saddled unwilling dems across the country with their platform.
Perhaps in this two-party system, a significant number of independent voters in key areas are just much more wired to accept more parts of the conservative message over the progressive one.
dimejinky99 wrote:I could destroy any ai chatbot you put in front of me. Easily.
I agree that the Democrats should not pursue radical policies. They should instead behave like the Republicans, who have not ran on "outlaw abortion" for the past 20 years.
VinylGuy wrote:its really tiresome to see these ¨good guys¨ talking about any political stuff in tv while also being kinda funny and hip and cool....its just...please enough of this shit.
Even if im happy with Trump being out, what a shame we are not going to see Sanders as a president. The democrats going with Biden is a clear example of things not changing much.
VinylGuy wrote:Even if im happy with Trump being out, what a shame we are not going to see Sanders as a president. The democrats going with Biden is a clear example of things not changing much.
I feel you, but doesn't the pendulum have to swing to the middle before it can go all the way to left?
VinylGuy wrote:Even if im happy with Trump being out, what a shame we are not going to see Sanders as a president. The democrats going with Biden is a clear example of things not changing much.
I feel you, but doesn't the pendulum have to swing to the middle before it can go all the way to left?
VinylGuy wrote:Even if im happy with Trump being out, what a shame we are not going to see Sanders as a president. The democrats going with Biden is a clear example of things not changing much.
I feel you, but doesn't the pendulum have to swing to the middle before it can go all the way to left?
VinylGuy wrote:Even if im happy with Trump being out, what a shame we are not going to see Sanders as a president. The democrats going with Biden is a clear example of things not changing much.
I feel you, but doesn't the pendulum have to swing to the middle before it can go all the way to left?
there ain't gonna be any middle any more
We haven't heard the last of Trump's voice.
Apparently he's being encouraged by Jared and Rudy to hold anti voter fraud rallies
VinylGuy wrote:Even if im happy with Trump being out, what a shame we are not going to see Sanders as a president. The democrats going with Biden is a clear example of things not changing much.
I feel you, but doesn't the pendulum have to swing to the middle before it can go all the way to left?
yeah but Biden is not the middle. Anyway, im happy Trump is gone.
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VinylGuy wrote:Even if im happy with Trump being out, what a shame we are not going to see Sanders as a president. The democrats going with Biden is a clear example of things not changing much.
I feel you, but doesn't the pendulum have to swing to the middle before it can go all the way to left?
yeah but Biden is not the middle. Anyway, im happy Trump is gone.
VinylGuy wrote:Even if im happy with Trump being out, what a shame we are not going to see Sanders as a president. The democrats going with Biden is a clear example of things not changing much.
I feel you, but doesn't the pendulum have to swing to the middle before it can go all the way to left?
yeah but Biden is not the middle. Anyway, im happy Trump is gone.
Also i hope he puts out a show in January.
Compared to Bernie and Trump he is.
He still feels more into Trump´s side than the middle.
