I fear Democrats are laying the groundwork for future losses by refusing to learn from defeat

[crazycatlady]

88. First post in 2 years

Different username as I forgot the password. I used to post as tabbycat31

This election has brought me back to this forum. In the time since I've posted, I've reflected a lot about the state of Democratic politics, and myself for that matter.

What needs to happen.

1) Develop a strong party apparatus in every county in the country. If rural counties do not form their own, then they should do a joint effort with a 'sister' county. Make sure that all seats in nonpartisan races are contested (easier to pick up red seats when the candidates don't run under a party banner)
2) Connect with voters where they are. Send candidates to grocery stores to talk to voters.
3) Don't make social issues such as bathroom bills be your be all end all. People are hurting economically due to structural changes that started when I was a baby (I'm 36) and there's candidates talking about bathrooms. This makes people see Democrats as divorced from reality.
4) 2020 ticket needs to ignore the northeast (I say this as someone who grew up in Hillary Clinton territory) and the west coat. I'd love to see Roy Cooper/Amy Klobuchar (but jury's still out on him).
5) I'm convinced we need to elect a woman as VP before President (please no Sarah). That way the 'deplorables' have some getting used to.
6) All candidates need to pretend every mike is hot. We can't afford another gaffe like the deplorables or guns and religion.