One thing that frustrates me about Democratic messaging is that much of the party seems unable to consistently put forth positive messages about what we stand for and have accomplished. Many of our most effective electoral arguments are about not letting Republicans get their way on issues like abortion or health care; even the ACA only …
One thing that frustrates me about Democratic messaging is that much of the party seems unable to consistently put forth positive messages about what we stand for and have accomplished. Many of our most effective electoral arguments are about not letting Republicans get their way on issues like abortion or health care; even the ACA only really became an asset politically after Republicans nearly repealed it and we could run on "don't let them take it away".
That's especially so when we're in office and trying to defend it. We may have an easier time with messaging over the next few years as much of it will be devoted to criticising Republican policy and politicians, but while that might temporarily bring a significant number of voters back it won't make for "sustained growth". Absent a change in messaging--both in what we say and how and where we say it--at best we can get back into power only to go through the same "wash, rinse, repeat" cycle.
One thing that frustrates me about Democratic messaging is that much of the party seems unable to consistently put forth positive messages about what we stand for and have accomplished. Many of our most effective electoral arguments are about not letting Republicans get their way on issues like abortion or health care; even the ACA only really became an asset politically after Republicans nearly repealed it and we could run on "don't let them take it away".
That's especially so when we're in office and trying to defend it. We may have an easier time with messaging over the next few years as much of it will be devoted to criticising Republican policy and politicians, but while that might temporarily bring a significant number of voters back it won't make for "sustained growth". Absent a change in messaging--both in what we say and how and where we say it--at best we can get back into power only to go through the same "wash, rinse, repeat" cycle.