What Democrats can learn from 2004 [View All]

[Tony_FLADEM]

I wouldn't be surprised if those voting machines were manipulated and gave Bush extra votes he did not deserve. However, in the future the Democrats need to run a national election. We can't be afraid to campaign in states like Texas and Mississippi. In every southern state except Texas and Alabama, 4/10 voters choose John Kerry. In Texas, 2.8 million people went and voted for Kerry even though these people knew he had no chance of winning their state. I would have been very proud if Kerry received 46% of the vote in Texas.

Perhaps if you look at other factors (assuming no voter fraud) it is not surprising Bush eked out a win against Kerry. Statistically the economy is doing well, and you had that video that reminded the voters about Bin Laden and 9/11 right before the election.

John Kerry would have made an excellent president, but he failed to convey what he would do if elected, in a manner that was convincing, and motivating.

A few weeks before the election, I convinced a 2000 Bush voter to support Kerry. She really didn't want to vote for Bush, but she didn't know what Kerry would do as President.

In the future if we run a national election, and run an idea based campaign we will be successful.