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Democrats struggle to find a message - 7/10/2017 10:05:09 AM

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Democrats struggle to find a message

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee - the group that will help organise what the party hopes will be a successful push to take control of US House of Representatives in mid-term US elections next year - recently tested out some new bumper-sticker slogans.

It did not go well.
There were several variations on the resist/persist theme and one that promised to "Make Congress blue again", referencing the colour associated with the Democratic Party on electoral maps.
Drawing the most attention - and scorn - however was: "Democrats 2018: I mean, have you seen the other guys?"

Opposition to President Trump and Republicans has been a uniting and motivating factor for Democrats since last November. It has led to massive protests in cities across the US and a fundraising windfall for many politicians and activist groups. At this point, however, some on the left are hoping for a message that's a bit more affirmative; that offers something to vote for, not against.

For them, the bumper sticker was a reminder that the Democratic Party doesn't have a cohesive pitch to voters.

A proposed Democratic Party bumper stickerImage copyrightDCCC.ORG

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The Democratic Party is in search of a slogan
"Democrats are faced with a dilemma heading into 2018: Are they willing to stand up for the idea of universal healthcare, or do they really think they can win with 'have you seen the other guys?'" writes Charlie May on the liberal website Salon.

Drew Magary of GQ was even more blunt.
"The political hopes of a majority of Americans currently reside in the hands of a party that has all the strategic acumen of Elmer Fudd and, even worse, still doesn't realise its shortcomings," he writes

Who leads the democrats anyway - How does that work?

Beautiful Michelle Obama is the simple answer come next election time but I am not sure what her Qualifications are - granted more than the orange cock womble

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RE: Democrats struggle to find a message - 7/10/2017 10:23:44 AM

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Fucking idiots. They don't need bumpers stickers.

How about this:

- list the major problems facing the US
- design effective solutions and implementation plans
- explain these to the American people, asking them to support you on election day.

Hello.

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RE: Democrats struggle to find a message - 7/10/2017 10:30:13 AM

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How about "Back to the people Again"

.....as it seems many studies show the most of the policies from govt. favor those desired by those that give the most money.

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RE: Democrats struggle to find a message - 7/10/2017 10:35:54 AM

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We just did that last November.

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RE: Democrats struggle to find a message - 7/10/2017 10:36:48 AM

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Trump did that - His campaign was in essence America is wrecked and the rest of the world are buggering us and taking all our money and white women.

Not sure that approach would work for America

Crooked Hillary slogan worked, fake fake news slogan too - well to an extent

A fuking Bumper slogan - well trump did have all those hats

Actually over here Corbyn - labour party had a lot of success with the Issues. Tory Scum bag party went with its usual project fear and lies

Who leads the Democrats - is it a kinda House leader thing?

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RE: Democrats struggle to find a message - 7/10/2017 10:45:23 AM

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We just did that last November.

And now we know why saying that alone is not gonna get the country anywhere good.

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RE: Democrats struggle to find a message - 7/10/2017 12:15:02 PM

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How about "Back to the people Again"

Sure...but as individuals or "the collective"? That seems to be the biggest argument these days. And it makes a huge difference.

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RE: Democrats struggle to find a message - 7/10/2017 12:20:17 PM

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How about, now hear me out: trumps a complete lying fanny

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RE: Democrats struggle to find a message - 7/10/2017 1:05:29 PM

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ORIGINAL: Musicmystery

Fucking idiots. They don't need bumpers stickers.

How about this:

- list the major problems facing the US
- design effective solutions and implementation plans
- explain these to the American people, asking them to support you on election day.

Hello.

yeh without a referendum as always!

instead they follow the universities which follow the gubmint to continue getting their block grants and corp contributions fuck the people who have to pay for it and live under it

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RE: Democrats struggle to find a message - 7/10/2017 9:53:33 PM

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Perhaps the democrats should figure out what they want to accomplish.

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RE: Democrats struggle to find a message - 7/10/2017 11:53:00 PM

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Perhaps the democrats should figure out what they want to accomplish.

Thier problem is they have a message.
A Rich people are evil.
B Gun owners are evil.
C Independence from government is evil.
D Disagreeing with them is evil.
E Christians are evil.
F The police are evil
G White people are evil.
H Anyone who wants actual meaningfull borders is evil.
I Anyone who thinks that immigrants and illegal immigrants don't mean the same thing is evil.
And there is no reason to even talk to these people, they cirtainly should never be treated whith even a modicome of coutesy, let alone respect.
I know I left out something

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