This is what can save the Democratic Party

[SHRED]

This is the common thread in the left/right blue/red scenarios.

The Democratic Party should learn from this

Robert Reich:

Minimum wage hikes were approved Tuesday by margins of 60 to 70 percent in South Dakota, Nebraska, Alaska, and Arkansas – the same “red” states that sent Republicans to the House and Senate. What this tells me is voters are more concerned about jobs and wages than ideology. They don’t vote against their interests, but they don’t see Democratic politicians responding to their interests. They want action on lousy pay, unpredictable hours, lack of childcare and paid sick leave, arbitrary firings, and runaway CEO pay. Speak to these, and even in “red” state voters will support you.

[1StrongBlackMan]

1. I, largely, agree; but ...

of these:

They want action on lousy pay, unpredictable hours, lack of childcare and paid sick leave, arbitrary firings, and runaway CEO pay.

The Federal/Local government(s) can only address two, maybe three ... the rest, all they can do IS "speak to" them.

[NorthCarolina]

2. That would be too far off script to be doable. Things are as intended. nt

[Generic Brad]

3. Democrats can win if they loudly and proudly are Democrats

We had middle of the road Republican lite candidates all around the country and our only cohesive message was "You think we're bad? The other guys are worse."

Who the hell wants to vote for that? Give us real Democratic candidates with populist messages who vote for the common good and we win every time. People out there are scared of all kinds of silly shit. Let's give them positive things to focus on and make them proud to be Americans!