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Robin Schulberg's avatar

A few months ago, people were saying that the position of conservatives was the deciding factor in whether authoritarians succeed. Makes sense to me. For example, the pre-election ads run by Republicans against Trump were powerful.

But Charlie, please understand that many potential Democratic voters think the democracy-is-at-stake theme is overhyped and care more about kitchen table issues. That’s why the Reconciliation bill is so important. The Dems have to walk and chew bubblegum. I wouldn’t expect conservatives to like the $3.5 trillion version of the Reconciliation bill but you’ve kept your criticism relatively low-key in consideration of the threat to democracy and I think that’s wise.

I live in Louisiana. John Bel Edwards had substantial Republican support in gubernatorial race. How about approaching him for help forming a Louisiana chapter of Republicans Against Trumpism?

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Jose's avatar

The focus on the 3.5 trillion letter to Santa is the equivalent of fiddling while Rome burns. Meanwhile the John Lewis Voting Rights act languishes and the Trumpistas stack the local and state-level elections machinery with loyalists.

There's a real risk of violence in January of 2024 and that's being ignored by the Progressive wing of the democratic party. This can't be repeated too much.

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