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Lordquinton

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100. Imagine that

Thu Jul 28, 2022, 04:42 PM

Jul 2022

The youth vote might increase if we actually appeal to them.

Not to mention that those two issues are actually very wide sweeping and are actually about things besides the youths, but that gets brutally ignored.

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I'm not thrilled at the Fetterman campaign's current strategy [View all] brooklynite Jul 2022 OP

Starting to look and sound juvenile. Not impressed either. SheilaAnn Jul 2022 #1

In banking, there is something called KYC (know your client). Fetterman is playing to his audience. TheBlackAdder Jul 2022 #114

Absolutely true. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #115

If we have learned nothing else, we should learn that there is a wide swath of voters Scrivener7 Jul 2022 #2

+1 Meadowoak Jul 2022 #3

Know what makes people feel like a winner? Being with a winner. brooklynite Jul 2022 #8

How about Real Clear Politics? Fetterman is doing great. Scrivener7 Jul 2022 #16

How about some links because Fetterman is up. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #29

All due respect Cosmocat Jul 2022 #104

Fetterman is one of a kind for sure. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #113

We need a LOT more Dems like him to run Cosmocat Jul 2022 #119

We do need more candidates like this...a change is a coming...unions are up and new manufacturing Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #137

Mid June: Fetterman +9; Jul 21 +9; Jul 28 +11 muriel_volestrangler Jul 2022 #140

Good news for Democrats...for sure. Thanks for the polls. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #146

+1 JustAnotherGen Jul 2022 #14

Non-political wonks prefer this type of campaign. LakeArenal Jul 2022 #28

Maybe it's working BeyondGeography Jul 2022 #4

I've never heard of "Blueprint Polling" and neither has 538. brooklynite Jul 2022 #12

Feel free to post an alternative poll/info BeyondGeography Jul 2022 #17

This is about campaign funding; I already know he's doing well there... brooklynite Jul 2022 #25

Fetterman has far more campaign cash than Oz Deminpenn Jul 2022 #78

Didn't I just say he was doing well funding-wise? brooklynite Jul 2022 #80

New Fox poll: Fetterman +11 BeyondGeography Jul 2022 #125

. Scrivener7 Jul 2022 #23

Perfect LakeArenal Jul 2022 #45

I personally think 538 sucks these days. But I digress...kind of surprised by this post...I had Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #31

Keep in mind Nate Silver's forecasting methodology Deminpenn Jul 2022 #127

That is a good point. I had not considered this... Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #143

Better read fiverthirtyeight.com before assuming you know what it knows muriel_volestrangler Jul 2022 #142

+1000 Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #147

He won't Rebl2 Jul 2022 #5

See post 4. Scrivener7 Jul 2022 #7

He does talk policy and everyone knows what he supports...it is on his website too and he Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #19

We really need this seat. I'm very happy he is doing so well. Scrivener7 Jul 2022 #21

Me too...honestly, Fetterman doesn't look like what some think a Senator should look like and Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #54

I am watching from outside and my interest is because this is one of the seats we most need to Scrivener7 Jul 2022 #57

That is exactly right and what Howard Dean did in 08..the most successfull year we had in Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #84

That is not longer true...post your stuff on the website and single out a few points to run on... Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #51

This is America 2022 BannonsLiver Jul 2022 #103

I've seen DNC outsiders flush state campaigns because they didn't understand local mindsets. TheBlackAdder Jul 2022 #116

THIS. yardwork Jul 2022 #152

He can walk and chew gum at the same time Cosmocat Jul 2022 #105

He DOES talk about issues. I live in PA and see ads in which Fetterman addresses issues. PA Democrat Jul 2022 #107

That's a great ad, talking about what Fetterman is fighting for. blue neen Jul 2022 #110

+1 Deminpenn Jul 2022 #126

Trolling strategies are, at least to some extent, a hipster iteration of "preaching to the choir" lapucelle Jul 2022 #6

That is not the case. I have never seen any election that is won with laundry lists Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #15

💯 MerryBlooms Jul 2022 #40

Thanks Merry...How are you? love your Avatar.... Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #52

Hi, hon. I'm hanging in here. This colitis and antibiotics MerryBlooms Jul 2022 #120

Merry I am sorry...I have been whining about my health challenges. Yours are worse. Can you Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #121

I'm on my third antibiotic. MerryBlooms Jul 2022 #123

Oh Merry I had no idea. Have the cultured you? That is just awful...and you are amazing to be Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #134

In wallowing in my self pity, I forgot to tell you how MerryBlooms Jul 2022 #124

What a lovely wedding...I called her yesterday...better days ahead...you deserve it. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #135

Please keep me updated. You can PM me or just post whatever. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #136

Try Pedialyte for electrolytes Deminpenn Jul 2022 #128

Good idea. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #133

That's a great video. Has Fetterman been posting similar videos lapucelle Jul 2022 #56

Yes, he has and he is PA through and through...unlike Oz who is a guy with dual citizenship who Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #86

From everything I've heard, we've got a great shot at picking up that Senate seat, so GOTV! lapucelle Jul 2022 #91

Lol tell that to all of the candidates whose campaign died by trolling by Johnny Carson no grantcart Jul 2022 #62

Carson equally trolled Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton. N/T lapucelle Jul 2022 #66

Sorry but no comparison between the withering assault on Ford and Dukakis and the others grantcart Jul 2022 #69

OK, well if your point is that Johnny Carson's trolling was a key factor in the defeat lapucelle Jul 2022 #75

I think it was...Dukakis lost because of the ridicule he endured with the helmet shit...and Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #138

That is true...I have seen replays of Ford falling just about everywhere... Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #87

So basically inthewind21 Jul 2022 #79

Wait...what? What are you talking about? lapucelle Jul 2022 #81

His campaign has had it's humorous gotcha moments. panader0 Jul 2022 #9

Fetterman visited evey county in PA during the primaries...even the reddist and he begins in Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #13

I'm guessing this is not all he's doing and saying. The problem with Hortensis Jul 2022 #10

It is very effective...you have to understand PA...I know you lived there and all...and it is Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #11

I disagree that he doesn't talk about issues. TheFarseer Jul 2022 #18

Perhaps because he is not Connor Lamb or maybe we are just nervous in general...who knows Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #20

I'm going with Door Number One BeyondGeography Jul 2022 #22

Please elaborate. brooklynite Jul 2022 #30

I thought the same thing, gab13by13 Jul 2022 #68

I think...there are not many polls out there yet and Mastriano is going to destroy himself with Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #88

I know. I pick door number one too...how are you? Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #53

Cautiously optimistic BeyondGeography Jul 2022 #59

The GOP here are worried...Vance is an idiot...Ryan is up by five!!!! Who knows how it turns Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #63

Vance sounds borderline insane to me BeyondGeography Jul 2022 #67

Also, his book sucked. Scrivener7 Jul 2022 #70

It did...and the series sucked too. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #90

That is very true...fingers crossed. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #82

Translation: My guy lost in the primary so I'm taking shots at the Democrat who is running in the GE Doc Sportello Jul 2022 #24

You know, one thing I DON'T do here is assume motives of other DUers. brooklynite Jul 2022 #27

Uh huh Doc Sportello Jul 2022 #35

You're more than welcome to challenge my opinions... brooklynite Jul 2022 #39

For obvious reasons Doc Sportello Jul 2022 #49

"Why not check them out before implying that he doesn't talk issues. " brooklynite Jul 2022 #55

I mean no disrespect and I know you lived in PA some time ago. But you live in New York now Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #46

Assume? Seriously? Voltaire2 Jul 2022 #109

I think it's smart to be talking about legalization. He seems to have done a mathematical Scrivener7 Jul 2022 #32

r&k ❤ MerryBlooms Jul 2022 #44

This...since I no longer live in PA (boo) I can't vote but I am making calls and health permitting Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #34

You know what cracks me up? Pearl clutching. bluesbassman Jul 2022 #26

We are Dems, it's what we do. grantcart Jul 2022 #37

This ... Cosmocat Jul 2022 #108

Then you aren't going to be happy with the fact that he has just been nominated for NJ Hall of Fame grantcart Jul 2022 #33

I'm thinking Dukakis. Scrivener7 Jul 2022 #42

I was too...the hat over the eyes...he never recovered. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #47

"If you can get everyone laughing..." brooklynite Jul 2022 #43

Your wrong about who is reading these tweets grantcart Jul 2022 #58

Think this has been a brilliant strategy by Fetterman and his team peggysue2 Jul 2022 #72

Nah...that is not true. One of my friends in PA asks me what I thought...she is an independent Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #93

Well said. The Democratic Party needs to change its messaging. yardwork Jul 2022 #154

I absolutely disagree. Lunabell Jul 2022 #36

I agree TheRealNorth Jul 2022 #41

When battling a "celebrity" candidate you must fight them on a different level ZonkerHarris Jul 2022 #38

People aren't gonna vote for him because Snooki said to Baggies Jul 2022 #48

People know OZ lives in NJ because Snooki told them, though. And they WILL vote for Scrivener7 Jul 2022 #60

Not Late Breaking News, Conor Lamb lost gab13by13 Jul 2022 #50

I forgot about that...yup he sure did get spanked...what a happy day. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #95

Bookmarking greenjar_01 Jul 2022 #61

Fetterman is kicking ass budkin Jul 2022 #64

This is batting practice. Game starts on Labor Day. Sneederbunk Jul 2022 #65

College debt isn't only an issue for young people. Many carry it for decades pnwmom Jul 2022 #71

Yep Rob H. Jul 2022 #92

There are more people like that than most of us realize. n/t pnwmom Jul 2022 #94

The Post-Gazette seems to have puzzled it out dpibel Jul 2022 #73

Here's another thought about the campaign he's running: he's appealing to Scrivener7 Jul 2022 #74

It is genius really. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #96

Yeah you don't like Fetterman. Voltaire2 Jul 2022 #76

No voters in Pennsylvania care what you think Deminpenn Jul 2022 #77

+1 BannonsLiver Jul 2022 #99

Regarding the youth vote. Elessar Zappa Jul 2022 #83

Imagine that Lordquinton Jul 2022 #100

Are you running for the office? If not, is the campaign working? Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2022 #85

We get it, you don't like him Bettie Jul 2022 #89

+1000 Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #98

young voters are not "in the bank" jcgoldie Jul 2022 #97

I don't think he needs your money. BannonsLiver Jul 2022 #101

I thought he said it was his spouse's money? Voltaire2 Jul 2022 #102

I disagree. Fetterman is managing to turn his campaign into a celebrity-like affair and, sad Vinca Jul 2022 #106

You weren't thrilled with him as a potential candidate either. W_HAMILTON Jul 2022 #111

k Sympthsical Jul 2022 #112

. Carlitos Brigante Jul 2022 #117

Snooki and Little Stevie..... by the twitter numbers. IcyPeas Jul 2022 #118

Now up to 63 in 100 for a Fetterman win muriel_volestrangler Jul 2022 #141

YES!!!! Go Fetterman. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #145

His opponent is Dr. Oz. If it was someone else then I might agree. But with Oz I think he can get JI7 Jul 2022 #122

3/129. Oh the ratio. It burns. Voltaire2 Jul 2022 #129

Well damn. Whatever shall we do now. Autumn Jul 2022 #130

He is up 11 points in one poll...Fetterman is the perfect candidate in PA...a dream come true. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #132

Sour Grapes. nt Roisin Ni Fiachra Jul 2022 #131

Personally, I think the trolling was funny the first few times but it's got to stop Polybius Jul 2022 #139

No...laundry lists of of policy will not get you elected...Fetterman is up 11 points according to Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #144

Can someone name a recent issues oriented campaign that was successful? BannonsLiver Jul 2022 #150

There are none besides Republican culture war issues. No policies. betsuni Jul 2022 #153

Sorry you aren't thrilled with his campaign's current strategy. It seems to be working well since Autumn Jul 2022 #148

+1000 Auttumn! Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #149

It looks like you and I are both thrilled with the Fetterman campaign's current strategy. Autumn Jul 2022 #156

I disagree with you - profoundly. yardwork Jul 2022 #151

he's up by 11 points in new polling so maybe it's just you. ZonkerHarris Jul 2022 #155

THIS malaise Jul 2022 #157