I totally agree that we cannot rest on our laurels after this great outcome. MAGA Republicans count on the fact they can do whatever crazy thing they want and yet moderate Republicans will still vote for them in the general. So, our goal is not just to drive Democratic turnout, but to identify those who are independent enough to be persuaded that Democrats are not two-headed monsters and vote for us in the general. That is going to require Democrats being more visible in the community.
Second, when Republicans like Tim O'Hare see Democrats or RINO's winning, it causes them to begin immediately plotting to suppress our votes, destroy our credibility and pump up negative partisanship against us. Again, the antidote is more Democratic visibility plus seeking to define Republicans using the cold, hard facts they run from.
Independent and clear-thinking Texans can and will respond to this message - Republicans are extremists. They are not your friend. The earth will not open up and swallow you if you vote for sanity and competence in government. Democrats are Americans. We are Texans and we are not trying to hurt you (Bilbo Baggins), we are trying to help you.
Outcome. Encouraging.
Turnout… depressing.
We got work to do, before it’s too late.
I totally agree that we cannot rest on our laurels after this great outcome. MAGA Republicans count on the fact they can do whatever crazy thing they want and yet moderate Republicans will still vote for them in the general. So, our goal is not just to drive Democratic turnout, but to identify those who are independent enough to be persuaded that Democrats are not two-headed monsters and vote for us in the general. That is going to require Democrats being more visible in the community.
Second, when Republicans like Tim O'Hare see Democrats or RINO's winning, it causes them to begin immediately plotting to suppress our votes, destroy our credibility and pump up negative partisanship against us. Again, the antidote is more Democratic visibility plus seeking to define Republicans using the cold, hard facts they run from.
Independent and clear-thinking Texans can and will respond to this message - Republicans are extremists. They are not your friend. The earth will not open up and swallow you if you vote for sanity and competence in government. Democrats are Americans. We are Texans and we are not trying to hurt you (Bilbo Baggins), we are trying to help you.
I whole heartedly agree with everything you just said