As the election postmortem fight begins, Democratic leaders are consoling themselves with the narrative that Florida was already lost. It’s really a red state, Democrats are being told, which is an excuse that has been echoed by multiple pundits. The problem with that is that it’s just not true. The people here are not overwhelmingly conservative….
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Mauro Guillen on 2030, Democrats must engage Trump now, Journalist slams Jim Crow GOP.
Professor Mauro Guillen talks about 2030 expectations. Rep. urges Democrats to engage. Journalist calls out GOP Jim Crow. Mauro Guillen discusses 2030 x x YouTube Video Politics Done Right Live weekdays @ 3:00 PM Central Video Zoom: LINK — Live Calls: (346)248-7799 ID:254 0 9091 Topics: Congresswoman calls on Democrats to spine up on Trump’s attempt…
Congresswoman calls on Democrats to spine up on Trump’s attempt to steal the election
Congresswoman Jackie Speier has a message for Democrats. She messaged that Trump is a loser, and they must get tough. Democrats must assert their win x x YouTube Video See full episodes here. Donald Trump is throwing all kinds of frivolous lawsuits hoping that a few would stick to give him an Electoral College win. He is…
Rep. Pramila Jayapal swats down the lie that Progressives cost Democrats House seats
Pramila Jayapal appeared on MSNBC to push back on the lie that progressives caused unexpected House losses. Rep. Pramila Jayapal pushes back x x YouTube Video See full episodes here. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-7), the Progressive caucus co-chair, was prepared for what was ultimately snarky attacks on progressives from the host edged on by a few centrist…
Democrats should take a breath before they (typically) point fingers at each other for victory
Watching Morning Joe today was somewhat amusing because Joe and all his pundits spent their time portraying the current race as a huge set-back for Democrats — which requires a reckoning within the party and, of course, the rejection of any progressive ideas or candidates within the party. The chatter was sparked in part by reporting…
Montana Poll Shows Democrats Are Within Margin of Error for Sen., Gov., and US Congress
int.nyt.com/… A newly released survey from the NYT/Siena Poll, rated A+, shows Democratic candidates all within four points of winning the US Senate, US House, and Governor races in Montana. Joe Biden only trails by 6% in a state Trump won by 20% in 2016. These races look likely to all move in tandem considering…
Private Polls Are Showing Big Swings to Democrats in the Suburbs
It’s becoming the story of the election that the suburban areas, especially those with many well-educated people are shifting strongly toward Joe Biden and Democratic candidates. According to Dave Wasserman of Cook Reports, most congressional districts are shifting by about 8 points, but some suburban districts are shifting more. It seems Andrea Mitchell of NBC…
Gov. Tom Wolf (D. PA) Helps His Fellow Democrats Flip The Pennsylvania State Legislature Blue
Received this e-mail today from Governor Tom Wolf (D. PA) on behalf of the Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee: Pennsylvania neighbor, Across Pennsylvania, people are voting as we speak for Democrats up and down the ballot. Who we send to Washington and Harrisburg will impact every community, city, and town in Pennsylvania. Whether it’s by…
WI Democrats Launch Another Big GOTV Weekend Of Action To Flip Wisconsin Blue
Received this e-mail today from the Wisconsin Democratic Party: We’re only 21 days away from the election of our lifetimes and, as everyone from Speaker Pelosi on down keeps saying, it all comes down to Wisconsin. Now is the time to make sure we do everything possible to reach voters in the most critical battleground state…
IA, TX, MI, GA-Sen A & B: President Obama Helps These Five Democrats Flip The Senate Blue
Received this e-mail today from Theresa Greenfield’s (D. IA) U.S. Senate campaign: President Barack Obama is hosting a virtual grassroots fundraiser this Friday to help us take back the Senate — and we want you to be there! Taking back the Senate has never been more important, and these Democratic candidates in Iowa, Texas, Michigan, and Georgia can make…
New Polling Shows Texas Democrats On The Verge Of Flipping The State House Blue
From Reform Austin: x Not many details, but this survey, continuing pattern, shows consistent D gains in TX suburbs, w/Trump trailing in many state House seats he won in 16 & Ds leading in 11 GOP held seats (they need 9 for majority) https://t.co/ccMFPxpaJU via @ReformAustin— Ronald Brownstein (@RonBrownstein) October 13, 2020 RA News polling…
PA Democrats Launch Hispanic Heritage Month GOTV Event To Mobilize Latinx Voters In Pennsylvania
Received this e-mail today from the Pennsylvania Democratic Party: To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we're hosting a virtual discussion on the importance of mobilizing the Latinx community! RSVP to join us tonight for a Latinx event with Rep. Adriano Espaillat, the first formerly undocumented person ever to serve in Congress! Tu Voz: Your Representatives A…
WaPo: “Democrats risk overstating Biden’s chances of victory — as many did in 2016.”
At WaPo, Phillip Bump throws more cold water on our optimism, but we all need to be confronted with the probabilities. Try Bump’s interactive tools to convince yourself of the quantitative realities. There will be Senate-flipping and a Biden landslide, but there still and always remain possible bad news. James Carville claims it’s “not going to…
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I. VT) Endorses 172 Down Ballot Democrats Running For State Legislatures
Now that’s what I’m talking about: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced endorsements for more than 150 Democrats running in local races across the country. Sanders said the 172 contenders he endorsed Friday would be strong advocates for the progressive movement and that victories at the local level will help lay the foundation for a “political revolution.” “Yes…
ME-Sen: Maine Democrats Get Creative With Tying Susan Collins (R) To Trump
I like this: Democrats eager to link Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins with President Donald Trump in her reelection race have begun posting campaign-style “Trump/Collins” signs in Maine. They’re similar to the traditional “Trump/Pence” signs touting the Republican presidential ticket of Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. In this case, Trump’s name is on top…
Are Florida Democrats sabotaging this critical state senate race?
For the past two decades, there’s one thing the Florida Democrats have gotten really good at: losing. Despite having many more registered Democrats in this state than Republicans, our state government is the equivalent of ruby red Alabama, with only one statewide Democratic official—Secretary of Agriculture Nikki Fried. (Even Alabama, at least, has one Democratic…
Pennsylvania Democrats Launch Safe Door Knocking Canvassing Initiative To Flip PA Back To Blue
Received this e-mail today from the Pennsylvania Democratic Party: Hey folks, The weather is cool and crisp. The foliage is gorgeous. And Democrats all over PA are making a triumphant return to knocking doors — with safety and social distancing measures in place! Many of you have been eagerly awaiting a safe return to in-person…
Election 2020 is clear now. It is for the Democrats to take if they vote.
Democrats & Progressives must transform their irrational Election 2020 fear into a resolve to get the job done through voting & ensuring everyone vote. America must seek atonement with the right choice in Election 2020 x x YouTube Video Politics Done Right Live weekdays @ 3:00 PM Central Video Zoom: LINK — Live Calls: (346)248-7799 ID:254…
TX-Sen: Houston Chronicle, “How down-ballot candidates could help Democrats flip Texas”
The Houston Chronicle has a must read piece out right now about Texas: Texas remained the country’s largest red state in 2018. Republicans have won every statewide race in Texas since 1998, and a Democratic presidential candidate hasn’t won Texas since Jimmy Carter in 1976. But for 18 months, statewide polls showed 2020 Democratic presidential…
Trump is so toxic, Maine Democrats are now distributing Trump-Collins signs
At some point early next year they’ll squeegee the COVID-riddled puddle of Trump tresses and asshole adipose out of the people’s house, but until then, the toxic diaper barge that is his campaign and presidency will continue to swamp the hopes of Republicans up and down the ballot. At this point, Trump’s support may be…
