Reply #34: I agree that it's a dumb issue to base a campaign on, [View All]

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but all signs point to it.

And, as I said before, I think it's very important to keep in mind that when "kitchen table issues" are taken out of the debate, such as when both parties are pushing for so-called "free trade" (i.e. job exportation), cultural issues naturally dominate.

That's why we get campaigns based on flag-burning, same-sex marriage, "family values," etc.

The Democrats need to stop letting the Republicans frame the debate.