We are now around two months from the most important midterm elections possibly ever. I want to offer some incomplete thoughts on what we might want to focus on.
First, our candidates are great and they should be trusted. And consultants and strategists should not turn every candidate into a cookie cutter democrat. They have amazing stories, personalities, and personal characteristics. Let them shine.
Second, donors large and small need to spread money around, not just with the famous candidates. R’s invest at all levels, even obscure ones, and drag them across the finish line. Dems fall in love, R’s fall in line, as they say. We gotta cut that out. Every seat matters.
Third, we gotta “run into the fire” as it relates to the supposedly tough issues. People want moral clarity. That doesn’t mean that Conor Lambs district is the same as Harley Roudas but it does mean that looking fearful and sounding generic is rarely the path to victory.
Fourth, we have to, for the next 65 days, just not fight with each other if it can be avoided. Primaries are over, and everyone behaved pretty great, so let’s just be one team and we can have robust internal debates after the election. As Magic Johnson says “it’s winning time.”
Fifth, whatever you are currently doing for the cause, pretty soon, it’s time to knock on doors and make phone calls. We do not need a movement full of pundits and strategists - we need every single body on the street, including pundits and strategists.
Sixth, we gotta welcome Non-Democrats into the coalition - not to determine the future of our Party, but to stand with us. There are principled conservative voters who are struggling with what to do this cycle, and we should welcome them into an alliance. Progressive/welcoming.
I am not a message guy so here’s my best shot: They are corrupt and ripping you off. They taking away your healthcare, ripped you off with the tax bill, and they are now targeting Medicare Medicaid and social security. I think corruption and how it impacts voters directly is key.
Finally: Please feel free to trash or ignore my thoughts. It’s just Twitter I’m not trying to fight anyone in the comments. The main thing is we go out there and personally campaign, finish strong and peak in October and November. Thank you.
