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In reply to the discussion: I have seen calls/ cries for Unity or we will lose 2020. I have a couple words for you. [View all]Wounded Bear
(58,660 posts)moving forward. I never worry too much about "unity." All too often, people who yell loudest about "unity" are really saying, "Be reasonable, do it my way."
There are 435 districts for the House, each has its own quirks and needs, and they need good candidates that can stay in touch with that. Politics really is local. At least with a majority of incumbants, we'll be working to expand, rather than scratch for control of the House.
The Senate favors Dems a lot more next cycle, but that only means that more of the seats we'll be defending will be in blue states and less vulnerable. Flipping seats in red states will still be a challenge, and will probably require candidates that can actually win those states. That means more centrists, not radical liberals. With luck and a lot of hard work, we can hold our own seats and flip enough red seats to get control of the Senate.
The Democratic Party is still the Big Tent party, where we listen to differing opinions and come to consensus on where to go.
Was so nice to see people get back to basics, back to knocking on doors, talking to real people, and working to GOTV. It often seems too slow, but it is so much better in the long run.