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In reply to the discussion: There are doom and gloom posts all over DU imploring us not to believe the polls. JUST STOP! [View all]bdamomma
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just breathe, we got this if we all vote. Plus watch out for Russian propaganda on full tilt.
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There are doom and gloom posts all over DU imploring us not to believe the polls. JUST STOP! [View all]
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
OP
We are going to win...IMHO. And Trump just finished himself off by putting in a brief to kill the
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#30
It's A Psychological Device Used to Maintain Voter Enthusiasm And Foster Turn-Out.
jayfish
Jun 2020
#3
That is exactly how I feel...we need to turn out the vote...there is a reason the GOP wants fewer
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#89
How about advice about how we fight? There is much being done to end voter suppression and the
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#37
Work at the county level first, then state level. It's different everywhere.
Alex4Martinez
Jun 2020
#76
I watch these things of course. But people have little choice over how they vote...in terms of
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#91
And I have always said the path to victory is through WI, PA and MI...I posted state graphics over
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#38
I am saying 16 has nothing to do with this election. They were completely different years...and yes
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#41
Actually some do say don't believe. the polls...and 2016 is nothing like 2020
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#87
Give specifics...working like hell how? By posting gloom and doom constantly?
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#42
Explain the "logic and reason" of Russia not attacking the 2020 presidential election. nt
coti
Jun 2020
#15
We lost because the left abandoned Hillary and voted for Stein, stayed home or wrote someone in...
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#121
Well these post won't help put Biden in the White House...in fact I believe they hamper the effort.
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#43
A reasonable view point but why should people in Texas vote if they are being told over and over
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#44
No...but I would appreciate a description of how one refrains from being complacent.
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#97
Some are people who supported other candidates and want Biden to win but just not by 'that' much,
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#45
No no no - staying vigilant to Putin interference is not the same as "why bother
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2020
#17
Let me ask you, & specifics please. What are these "doom & gloom posts" you speak of? Specifically
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2020
#55
Every poll with good news is met with dire predictions about 2016 and don't get 'cocky or
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#98
Not specific enough. But do you have a disagreement with not getting "cocky or complacent" - sounds
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2020
#106
Absolutely, but the doom and gloom OP's discourage voters...one could not the good polls and
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#47
Yes. If I have to hear crap about being "complacent" form now until November I will start
betsuni
Jun 2020
#19
We won the house even with the gerrymander...we turned Virginia blue...we can win this.
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#103
Thank you...exactly. Of course we need to do our part...but it is looking good. And Biden is
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#52
I work every election...GOTV...data-whatever I can do. But I am really excited this year and that is
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#85
Oh please, Biden has been leading the entire primary...and 16 is nothing like this year.
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#54
Yes it is a different year. And we have people out there working on voter suppression Stacy Abrams
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#57
Every bit of good news (polls and other stuff too) is met with doom and gloom. I bet there are
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#60
I believe in self fulfilling prophecies. If you have no hope and enough people have no hope,
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#61
Now this is a reasonable useful post and I agree completely. And I would remind you that 130 days
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#66
It makes Michael Moore happy to see this type of negativity and hopelessness...
NurseJackie
Jun 2020
#50
Thank you Nurse Jackie...and your post is perfect and true. The constant 'what about 16 ' does
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#68
There are not enough 'Trumpers' for the win IMHO. And we have enough misery in our lives without
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#70
I wish I could make you feel better...living with dread is no way to live. Hubs and I are out of
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#96
Oh I get it and teens are rough...my son who is now a productive citizen sat up in his room and
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#124
There are more than 10 posts this morning saying essentially that we are going to lose in one
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#73
That is how I feel about it. We are and will continue kicking some Trump ass.
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#74
Your first statement is 100% false, on the state level the Swing State polls were horrible
uponit7771
Jun 2020
#62
Each one of them missed the MOE swing to the negative by 3%, that's horrible. Clinton LOST each swin
uponit7771
Jun 2020
#84
Yes. While complacency is not good, 2020 is indeed not 2016 at all, and the data show that.
Music Man
Jun 2020
#65
Take a look at your post...why is it unfortunate that Washington went to Hillary?
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#80
I see ...work down ballot races... Also you can call other states you know. I did when I lived in GA
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#95
Pick state, do some research on the state or maybe you used to live there or pick a candidate you
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#102
You are welcome...be warned some don't answer and some are rude as they are called to much...lists
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#108
I agree. Everyone here wants Trump gone. But doom and gloom hurt our efforts to get the vote
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#81
Having a clear overwhelming victory will help with that...and Stacy Abrams, Obama., and I believe
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#117
Some are...and the others are truly worried and tend to be pessimistic and some wanted a different
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#120
They're all saying "don't think we've won it and you can stay home" -- we all still need to vote
lettucebe
Jun 2020
#122
It is still a depressing message and no one will stay home...but some are saying don't believe the
Demsrule86
Jun 2020
#123
This cuts both ways: if Trump's way down in polling, why vote, if it's in the bag?
VOX
Jun 2020
#128
There's always one faction who think good polls are bad news, and another that thinks...
Silent3
Jun 2020
#130