1. #GOP strategists have chosen to make Pelosi the central theme of their opposition attacks. Distancing from or denouncing Pelosi is a strategy to effectively neuter that attack. Lamb was successful with this - others are taking note.
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2. It’s our practice at @DemsWork4USA to strategically support Democratic candidates with the best chance of winning in November. We don’t endorse based on litmus tests, alliances or at the behest of the official party. It’s our job to understand the political strategies in play.
3. Some of our candidates are employing the strategy described above. Given the nature of GOP attacks, it is a tactic that likely will see some efficacy. That said, we want to be clear that as an organization we do support Leader Pelosi.
4. Even if (when) we take a majority in November, there is still a difficult battle filled with strife and political maneuvering ahead. We need experience and proven tenacity at the helm and we need a richly cultivated bench for continued success.
5. As we approach midterms and look to potential post-midterm outcomes, we urge voters and candidates to give some thought to that issue - and think carefully about allowing the GOP to dictate our actions with their attacks. We need to emerge from midterms playing offense.
