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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsToo early to advocate for Presidential primary candidates: Instead, say what you need from them.
I've noticed some threads that are clearly advocating for specific presidential primary candidates. It's too early for that. Stop it.
Hold back and instead tell the potentials what you need to see from them.
For my part, I need to see at least one of the following:
1. A piece of legislation opposed by most Republicans passed in one federal legislative body, even if it doesn't pass the other.
2. A major Republican leader sunk to well-deserved disgrace due to the prospect's efforts.
3. A significant Obama nominee passed by the Senate despite Republican obstruction due to the prospect's efforts.
This is not a comprehensive list of possible things a candidate could do, but in the absence of any, we lack either basis or confidence.
If you would be President, fly your flag over a major accomplishment or the wreckage of a Republican's political career. Make your bones, not just your arguments. This is real, not a high school debate class.
dissentient
(861 posts)A candidate who says it is time to repeal the "patriotic" act, and the domestic spying. A candidate who says it is time to look inwards, and take care and focus on our crumbling home and foundation, instead of looking abroad for more military misadventures. And a whole lot more.
True Blue Door
(2,969 posts)Don't especially care what a candidate says, if their actions speak loudly enough for them.
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(861 posts)brooklynite
(94,384 posts)True Blue Door
(2,969 posts)Anyone is welcome to create the kind of coalition that can win a federal election.
brooklynite
(94,384 posts)How about a non-politician?
True Blue Door
(2,969 posts)My standards are fluid.