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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party
In reply to the discussion: Huddle Up: WEDGE ISSUES [View all]McCamy Taylor
(19,240 posts)24. The USNews article is a primer on how to use WEDGE issues to divide the GOP, not Dems.
I encourage every Dem to read it, because it is how Hillary is going to defeat the GOP by pulling off the votes of the so called Soccer Mom who is scared by her own party's woman hating views and just wants to be kept safe. Dems should be reminding the so called soccer mom 24-7 that "her" party hates her. If the GOP keeps this up they will crash and burn like Goldwater. And you know what? This is not a "wedge" issue. Reproductive rights are a REAL issue.
Thanks Cosmic Kitten for reminding Democrats how they will win this one! Hammer the GOP on reproductive rights and equal pay for women and we will win!
http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/ken-walshs-washington/2015/04/02/wedge-issues-take-center-stage-in-2016-race
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wedge issues have done a spectacular job, of splitting the 99 percent against each other
HFRN
Jul 2015
#3
I have no interest in "winning DU," nor do I think it's possible. Alternatively, DU was won months
merrily
Jul 2015
#10
But, my post said: I have no interest in "winning DU," nor do I think it's possible.
merrily
Jul 2015
#28
Calling other people's basic rights 'a wedge issue' is inherently problematic.
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2015
#12
I may not be the best person to speak, but if your kid's life is danger or your own, you might
merrily
Jul 2015
#34
The USNews article is a primer on how to use WEDGE issues to divide the GOP, not Dems.
McCamy Taylor
Jul 2015
#24
Study Karl Rove's Machiavellian tactics. Then match them to the 'talking points'
sabrina 1
Jul 2015
#41
Yes, but candidates still hope to disqualify each other. And, sometimes they succeed.
merrily
Jul 2015
#45
The fissures do not need identification. They've been known here since forever.
merrily
Jul 2015
#42