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Bluetus

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5. Just about all Dems do. But that is not a helpful electoral issue.

Reply to pat_k (Reply #3)

Thu May 28, 2026, 10:24 AM

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We have to think strategically. We cannot help anyone if we can't win the elections. The issues I laid out, I believe, are the ones with the most electoral power in 2026.

We shouldn't be backing ANY Dems for office if they are not strong supporters of LGBT rights. But that doesn't make a great campaign ad in 2026.

There are a bunch of other issues I care deeply about that I didn't list here. My point is that these are issues that the public is really angry about, and can turn elections. We need to try to get to the front of that parade.

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Smart Democrats will focus on these issues in 2026 [View all] Bluetus Wednesday OP

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See, there's the problem Bluetus Wednesday #2

This would be a start pat_k Thursday #4

Smart Dems will stand against the vile attacks on trans people pat_k Wednesday #3

Just about all Dems do. But that is not a helpful electoral issue. Bluetus Thursday #5

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