Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
11 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Congressional Campaign Slogan for 2018 (Original Post) MineralMan Feb 2017 OP
How about "Restore Sanity?" Vinca Feb 2017 #1
Way too general. We saw how that went in 2016. MineralMan Feb 2017 #2
Blame them for Trump! kentuck Feb 2017 #4
That, too, if he's actually still around in 2018. MineralMan Feb 2017 #6
True. If he is still around, there will be no bigger issue than Donald Trump. kentuck Feb 2017 #7
Yes. I think you're right. MineralMan Feb 2017 #9
Republicans are attacking the US Constitution and National Security as well as NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #3
People don't understand that stuff. MineralMan Feb 2017 #5
I can tell you how to win every race... NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #10
Are you better off than you were 2 years ago? n/t Motown_Johnny Feb 2017 #8
Yes! mcar Feb 2017 #11

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
2. Way too general. We saw how that went in 2016.
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 04:02 PM
Feb 2017

Democrats need to blame Republicans for something specific. No more general campaign slogans. Blame the freaking Republicans for what they've done to people.

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
6. That, too, if he's actually still around in 2018.
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 04:14 PM
Feb 2017

I'm beginning to think that the Republicans will impeach the moron and install Pence. Trump is toxic for Republicans, and they're beginning to see that.

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
9. Yes. I think you're right.
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 04:17 PM
Feb 2017

Like Rush Limbaugh, Trump is pissing off one group at a time. Eventually, he'll piss off everyone, just like Rush did.

When did we last hear from Limbaugh? I can't remember.

 

NoGoodNamesLeft

(2,056 posts)
3. Republicans are attacking the US Constitution and National Security as well as
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 04:09 PM
Feb 2017

The foundation on which America was built...FREEDOM.

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
5. People don't understand that stuff.
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 04:13 PM
Feb 2017

We tried that in 2016, and failed. It's time to take it directly to the people and to show them specifically how the Republicans are hurting them as individuals.

It's time to go all hard-core in the 2018 campaigns. Time to name names and blame Republicans for everything that is going wrong. Tie them to Trump, too, if he's still around then.

 

NoGoodNamesLeft

(2,056 posts)
10. I can tell you how to win every race...
Sat Feb 4, 2017, 05:19 PM
Feb 2017

1) ONLY run candidates who are charismatic speakers...NO EXCEPTION because no matter your message if the bearer of the message can't draw people in the message goes unheard.

2) ALL 50 states, every county/district/elected office is in play...NO EXCEPTIONS! You can't win shit if you don't even show up.

3) PAY ATTENTION to what is important to the most people and prioritize accordingly. Transgender bathroom rights are important and should always be defended. That being said...it's an issue that only impacts a very tiny portion of the population. If you spend 25% of your time talking about one group's issues the majority of voters are not going to believe you are worried about them. Talk most about the issues that EVERYONE can unite behind.

4) Stop calling people you don't know racists or other derogatory names just because they don't vote the best interest of minorities. Rural people like to hunt. Hunting is a cultural identity issue for rural people just like church issues will matter for religious people. They are not going to vote for Democrats UNLESS there is mutual respect. You don't have to agree on everything but you need a goddamned dialogue.

5) Flush all the political purity shit down the toilet and unite behind ONE candidate. When there is not unity people like Trump wins. We can NOT afford more of that.

That is how you win.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Congressional Campaign Sl...