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In reply to the discussion: The Word "Socialism" Is Toxic in This Country [View all]Gothmog
(145,666 posts)57. Economic models point to a Trump blowout in 2020.
I have seen similar studies. It is not a given that trump is beatable in 2020. If the economy is in good shape, then there are models and studies that show that trump can win. Obama left trump with a great economy and trump may not screw up the Obama economy before 2020 and get re-elected.
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I am not counting on the Obama economy faltering and so I am worried. We have to defeat trump We have to nominate the most electable candidate
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Depends on how you define the term "Democratic Socialist" but the Nordic model seems successful.
TomSlick
Mar 2019
#27
Repubs have convinced the masses of ignorant Americans that socialism and communism are the same.
LonePirate
Mar 2019
#6
No re-branding or re-framing of socialism can redeem this failed ideology.
CrossingTheRubicon
Mar 2019
#11
Socialism is antagonistic to Democracy, Justice, and Prosperity for All.
CrossingTheRubicon
Mar 2019
#17
Socialism is evil and the Democrats must launch a media-offensive to explain the difference.
DetlefK
Mar 2019
#12
Nah. We can not undue the horrible reality of what socialist states have done...
CrossingTheRubicon
Mar 2019
#18
That 1981 interview with Phil Donahue video will be devasting to the Democratic Party...
Kahuna7
Apr 2019
#71
You cannot get the Democratic nomination without the support of African American voters
Gothmog
Mar 2019
#43
In 1984, I worked for months on Mondale's campaign...secure in the knowledge that he would lose.
brooklynite
Apr 2019
#96
Washington Post-Sanders wants Americans to buy into socialism. He's got some convincing to do
Gothmog
Jun 2019
#99