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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]Jim Lane
(11,175 posts)68. You're absolutely right about the insincere application of "unity"
You write an important point that, beginning sometime in 2019, will be widely overlooked:
All too often, people who yell loudest about "unity" are really saying, "Be reasonable, do it my way."
For my part, I don't think the case for running centrists is as clear as you seem to think. People don't vote on straight ideological lines. A candidate who's perceived as having clear convictions and a willingness to fight for them has an advantage, even among people who don't completely agree with those convictions. Such a candidate may also be more successful at mobilizing the nonvoters. OTOH, the nonvoters are notoriously hard to mobilize, so there's a cap on how much can be gained there.
I agree with you that each district "each has its own quirks and needs," and I'll add that each candidate is unique. I'm not afraid of having contested primaries to help us pick the strongest nominee.
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I have seen calls/ cries for Unity or we will lose 2020. I have a couple words for you. [View all]
sheshe2
Nov 2018
OP
Unifying the Democrats is a miracle like herding cats. Free thinkers aren't Republicans.
olegramps
Nov 2018
#84
We brought out a whole slew of first time voters/winners of all ages, minorities, young folk,
libdem4life
Nov 2018
#9
The lion's share of the work this go round was by women for women.
littlemissmartypants
Nov 2018
#52
There are a few regulars here. Won't mention any names but you'll learn to spot them.
brush
Nov 2018
#60
Those "calls/cries" are actually THREATS! Sounds like something Sarandon would say.
NurseJackie
Nov 2018
#24
Momentum like this needs to be nurtured and guided - we've gotten younger and more diverse
NoMoreRepugs
Nov 2018
#29
Yeah! Thank you sheshe2! So sick of the trolls trying to tell us we are not united.
Squinch
Nov 2018
#33
You know what else the cons did after 2010? Gerrymandering. That's why we didn't flip 60 seats. nt
Tarheel_Dem
Nov 2018
#79
Here are my two words: Tom Steyer. I look forward to our party uniting under his leadership
StevieM
Nov 2018
#61
I've seen teevee pundits still nattering "...but Dems still don't have a message."
lagomorph777
Nov 2018
#80
Now is the time for all the discussion about who is best for the Ds & policies, etc.
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2018
#90