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The Democrats Can Avoid a Devastating Loss in November
A day doesn’t go by without news that the Republicans are making another move to oust Democrats this November from Congress and state governments.
Democrats have major hurdles in the courts and congress trying to curtail unethical if not illegal practices. With reactionary Republicans controlling the Supreme court, arguing that they are unlawful will not carry the day. There are not enough bipartisan votes in congress to eliminate the filibuster or pass the Build Back Better bill or any bills protecting or expanding voting access. Forcing votes they know will be lost is not a strategy for winning.
Democrats should keep in mind that smaller armies have beaten bigger armies throughout history. So how did they do it? They picked the landscape that improved their chances of winning a battle. They made orderly retreats from battles rather than losing the resources needed to fight on. And they trained their soldiers to know how to best engage in a struggle. The Democrats can derail the Republican’s plans if they keep these lessons in mind.
The Republican Game Plan’s Three-Prong Attack
Limiting access to voting
Republicans limiting Democratic access to voting simply targets large cities. An Associated Press’s analysis of the Clinton vs. Trump votes revealed…
