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In reply to the discussion: Let's face it, Dem voters didn't show up. [View all]Native
(7,003 posts)33. And we have to do a better job of fighting disinformation on social media
It was pointed out that Trump had like three different videos running constantly on YouTube. We had none. And the quantity and extreme nature of the disinformation was like nothing canvassers had ever experienced in the past. If you're working two jobs to keep a roof over your head and barely have time to prepare meals for your family, you don't have time to pour over legitimate news sources, much less afford what it costs to subscribe to them. And we all know how big media is taking over local news stations. Bottom line, many people are getting their information from social media these days. We need to get with the program.
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That would take a massive job. Each precinct is only hooked up to their own internet.
jimfields33
Nov 2024
#43
according to pundits on msnbc, based on the demographics of this election, the Republican Party is now more the party of
Native
Nov 2024
#26
Exactly right. And we have to recognize the diversity of Latinos and Black Americans.
Native
Nov 2024
#31
If Illinois is depressing you stay away from The Queens, Bronx and New Jersey numbers.
Jk23
Nov 2024
#70
Isn't the governor a democratic politician? I doubt he'd sign off on such rules.
jimfields33
Nov 2024
#44
somethings very fishy about the vote count, It doesn't match up. long lines everywhere for 3 weeks, breaking turnout
Meadowoak
Nov 2024
#22
Republicans turned out, long lines doesn't mean voting for dems this election
FloridaBlues
Nov 2024
#60
Pretty simple, a lot of conservative zoomers came of age in those rural counties.
joshcryer
Nov 2024
#49
How do you know that deficit came from Democrats? The obvious decreases I saw via the exit polls were in the following
JohnSJ
Nov 2024
#10
Can you imagine if they get rid of the filibuster and add 4 seats to the Supreme Court and then turn around
jimfields33
Nov 2024
#45
You bring up an excellent point. They already got rid of the filibuster for confirming SC judges. It makes one pause
JohnSJ
Nov 2024
#48
It seems there were 2 topics that Trump glommed onto that stuck: immigration and the economy.
Vinca
Nov 2024
#24
Good point. I wish Democrats had pointed out that what Kamala was talking about in that clip
Vinca
Nov 2024
#61
Biden won campaigning on a very progressive worker friendly platform. Build Back Better
Nanjeanne
Nov 2024
#38