Wisdom (and call to action) from Josh Marshall, TPM - "Focus, People"

[NRaleighLiberal]

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/focus-people--2

By JOSH MARSHALL Published FEBRUARY 13, 2017, 10:39 AM EDT

There's a side conversation occurring among Democrats today about whether protests are fueling momentum and organizing for a Democratic electoral comeback or diverting energy from it. For me, it's all of the above. I do not believe they're in opposition to each other at all. But for everyone who is worried, determined, angry or anything else to save the country from Trumpism, please focus on this. If all Donald Trump's nominees are confirmed by the Senate, which is quite likely, we will have in the next few months at least four House special elections for seats now held by Republicans. These contests are each critical for stemming the tide of Trumpism.

There are two elections I want to focus on today.

First is the Montana at-large district currently held Rep. Ryan Zinke, who Trump has nominated to be Secretary of the Interior. Montana is a red state. So winning this seat would be a challenge. But it's not impossible by any means. We'll have to wait on Zinke's confirmation to have a date called for an election.

Second is Georgia's 6th congressional district, represented until days ago by Rep. Tom Price (R), before he was confirmed as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Governor has called a special election for April 18th. This is the district I really want to talk about.

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[pkdu]

1. THIS. nt

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2. This is very important. We need to have a candidate and fully back that candidate.

Supporters of democratic principles from all over can make a stand here.

This is not a rabid republican district. There are many people who vote Republican out of habit but much of the current Republican Party has an agenda divergent from the voters in this district.

[Turn CO Blue]

3. April 18 could be full-fisted electoral punch in the face to 45 - let's grab Tom Price's seat n/t