I’ll make a lengthy blog post breakdown of what happened in #PASen once everything’s in, but let me take the time to talk about why this midterm was so morale boosting for Dems. We found out that there are very clear limits to what the electorate is willing to accept (1/x)
from election denialism to abortion restrictions to allowing poor general election candidates through from the primary. Trump made things murky in 2016 and 2020, but we, along with GOP leadership, realize that you can only go so far before enough people decide to bite back. (2/x)
Furthermore, this election proved to Dems that not all is lost. Even in unfavorable midterms, it’s possible to do incredibly well even in R-leaning seats by nominating solid candidates, having a good ground game, etc. We’re not bleeding at all. Just need to focus. (3/x)
Even more heartening is the fact that we have *incredible candidates.* From Fetterman and Shapiro in PA to our other victorious Senate incumbents to the people who somehow flipped GOP held seats, we have no shortage of a deep bench nationwide to draw talent from. (4/x)
The future of the Dem party is bright. We made gains in state legislatures across the country, defied expectations, know what works for us in the future/what the electorate likes, etc. Just don’t squander the lessons learned and we’ll have many more good years ahead. (End)
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