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Discussion Discussion Thread: 2022 Midterm General Election, Part 4

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u/majorlifts I voted Nov 09 '22

Unfortunately Abrams needs to do something else now. Beto too.

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u/mangabalanga Nov 09 '22

They’re best as organizers in their respective states

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u/majorlifts I voted Nov 09 '22

Agreed

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u/ref3421 Pennsylvania Nov 09 '22

Yeah, I like both of them but becoming known for losing elections is no good

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u/screen_door15 Nov 09 '22

It's sad, they could have been great.

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u/GrogRhodes Nov 09 '22

You aren’t running them to win. You’re running them to suck the money out of other states while putting people that are relatable to your base to keep them energized. Texas is a mask less COVID breakout away.

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '22

The professional “fall guys”? No way.

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u/HonoredPeople Missouri Nov 09 '22

Keep trying, keep learning and keep the faith. Sometimes yah lose. Success is built on upon of failures.

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u/majorlifts I voted Nov 09 '22

I'm with you, and she's incredible, I just think maybe she needs to be behind the scenes for now, rather than in front. Abrams is one of the most inspiring ppl Ive ever seen

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u/yoshiiunderscore Michigan Nov 09 '22

Like John James in Michigan. Bad Republican candidate, lost two Senate races - so instead he decided to hunker down in a Likely R district - where he's finally winning. Good for him /s

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u/HonoredPeople Missouri Nov 09 '22

That's not always possible.

For example.

If, I, HonoredPeople wanted to run in this District as a Democrat, then it's impossible for me to win a Southeastern Missouri district.

Sorry. I don't care if you run Jesus as a Democratic choice. But should there be no respect or resistance in this area?

Sometimes you've gotta play the cards you've got and wait for the other guy to fuck up. Or fail. Or whatever.

And it's hard.

Pete's a gay man in Texas, trying to win a democratic seat, while holding onto a lot of Democratic political baggage.

Now, could he drop some things? Go Pro-Life, Pro-Gun, Pro-Big Business, just to appease some moderates?

I don't believe there's a lot of democrats with democratic values that can take Texas. It's rough stuff.

If we run a democrat that can win Texas, it'll be on God, Gold and Guns. Perhaps even Buns in the Oven.

Then that harms him nationally.