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I am sick to death of the democratics wondering whatever to do about the fact that they keep losing elections. It isn't complicated.
1. Put the people and policy above your own ambitions. Period. Vote to do the right thing. Not about what is 'politically popular'. What is politically popular one minute may become politically toxic the next. For example, I remember PLEADING with Senator Kerry in a letter before the vote to give Bush unfettered power to launch a war. I pointed out that this President was NOT trust worthy, and ultimately voting no would show his character & true leadership come Presidential election time. He choose to go with the politically safe option. It was a disastrous choice. And, it was a wrong and unethical choice. Always do the right thing.
2. Call a spade a spade. A lie a lie. When a Republican lies, roar back with the truth. When the media lies, roar back with the truth.
3. Don't make a deal with the devil. Republicans have no honor and are not trustworthy. Do not betray the people with a compromise vote for a promise of future reward. The reward will not come. And, you will be screwed twice.
4. The Republicans are FIXING elections. It is not a conspiracy. It is a fact. Time for a national education campaign. It is unfair to request the people's time and money for your election campaign, if you won't work to ensure that the results aren't fixed. Two stolen Presidential elections haven't woken you up. Watch out in 2006.
5. Be honest. Right away. The majority of American's do NOT care if you had an affair or you cheated on your taxes twenty five years ago. We all have skeletons. If you have something that is a skeleton, tell the public yourself. Express regret. Express lessoned learned. People can relate to mistakes and most people admire a little humility and honesty. Take away the Republicans ammunition. And, if the Republicans want to crucify you with it - you can simply point out that you have acknowleded the mistake, have shown honesty, and have moved on. They should take a lesson from you.
Any others?
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