Do Not Blame Trump

[frogstar0]

Democratic strategists are advising 2026 Democratic candidates not to focus on Donald Trump, Venezuela, or even the mighty Epstein files. They say the key to winning the midterms is to point out that the Republicans have failed to do anything about affordability and to explain what they will do to make life better for people. James Carville was right: "It's [still] the economy, stupid." If Democrats can make a case on how they will make the economy better, that will be the key to winning, the strategists say.

It isn't like talking about Trump is taboo. It is fine if it fits in with affordability. For example, blaming Trump's tariffs for the high price of everything is fine. One tool the Democrats can then talk about using is having Congress take back the power to levy tariffs and use them only in a highly targeted way. For example, a high tariff on Chinese solar panels combined with a subsidy for American-made solar panels could be a way for people to reduce their electricity costs (by generating their own power), while also creating manufacturing jobs. Another good topic would be health care costs and how Republican policies (such as blocking subsidies) have made them go through the roof.
https://www.electoral-vote.com/evp2026/Items/Jan08-7.html

[Scrivener7]

1. Do. It. ALL.

[rampartd]

2. do it all

it s the insanity, stupid

[JustKay]

3. I lost my best friend to the orange antichrist.

I can tell you one thing for certain about Trumpers, they don't give a shit about anything but themselves.

[walkingman]

4. There are reasons that the message has to be about affordability....

We are in a post truth world where many people worry about self-interest and self-promotion above everything else and truth is whatever you want it to be. For many, alternative facts are just as valid as conspiracy theories.

In other words - cruelty, democracy, and corruption are important but for many not enough to get people to take the time to vote - it is all about can I afford things....whatever they might be....food, gas, healthcare, childcare, insurance, etc.

[Scrivener7]

7. It's now also about, "Can I do the school run for my 6-year-old without being killed." Do it all.

[walkingman]

9. Very true but issues like guns, climate change are viewed as more personal issues

that affect others...until it affects them personally - and then it's thoughts and prayers. Also these types of issues have more disinformation surrounding them to the point where it becomes debatable - ex. good guy with a gun, it's not the gun..it's the person and even if we do everything right on climate change it won't matter because we can not control the China...

The real truth is that as a collective we can actually choose the kind of society we live in, at least for now, but those in power know that dividing us keeps them in power and the vast economic interests have the ability to sway public opinion.

[Scrivener7]

10. Sorry, this is different. Murder of a mother on a school run by a rogue untrained federal militia.

We need to be facing this head on. We need to say, "This will stop when we are in power."

[walkingman]

13. I hope so, we definitely do not need a police state and thousands have been hired already.

[Blue_Roses]

5. I agree

n/t

[H2O Man]

6. baloney

[Autumn]

12. Clear, concise, correct.

Thank you.

[RoeVWade]

8. With this President you easily address many issues but,

whatever the message, it has to be able to be delivered in clear concise messages that stick like viral memes.

And of course, the voters have to be addressed according to specific needs and questions they actually care about.

And as much as I like defending various communities, "We'll bring back your rights." is a better political message than targeted ones that stupidly trouble certain groups. Or just trouble stupid ignorant people, IMO.

[Autumn]

11. Yeah. That's the ticket.