Good reasons for optimism on the part of Democrats for the outcome of the 2022 midterm elections

[lees1975]

https://signalpress.blogspot.com/2022/08/theres-plenty-of-reason-for-optimism.html

"I have continually argued that this election cycle is going to buck historical trends," writes Joe Trippi, of the Lincoln Project.

"The GOP has nominated a crop of loons, and continues to do so. Their policies are extremely unpopular. Their assault on women's rights has motivated Democrats like never before," he says.

I tend to agree with him. Kansas proved, on Tuesday, August 2nd, that turnout wins elections, and that the backlash from the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, overturning Roe v. Wade, will indeed have a major impact on the turnout of Democrats and the outcome of the midterm elections. Voter registration has surged to record levels among Democratic party constituencies since that decision was handed down, especially among younger women and black women. The gun legislation issue is causing major panic among Republicans who are scrambling to figure out how to position themselves on the legislation now coming out, mainly to do damage control and try to keep their gun nut voters motivated to vote in November. And January 6th is the gift that keeps on giving.

Our education system was designed to be the safeguard for democracy. It is supposed to provide the nation with an educated electorate that is capable of preserving our democracy and electing a representative government by informed voters with solid critical thinking skills, who, for the most part, understand the background of constitutionally guaranteed rights. But it is having a hard time making progress against the radicalization of extremism. The results of the November 2022 election must hit the reset button, as we figure out how to handle extremism and at the same time protect free speech and freedom of conscience.

[lees1975]

1. A quote that should be a strong political message from Democrats from now on

The same author notes that Republicans are openly talking about ending social security within five years. That's not just a scare tactic. Senator Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, is on the record with a similar remark this week. That's what's at stake in this year's mid-term elections. We Americans are really not great at paying attention when politicians talk like this, but we'd better pay attention and we'd better take a good, long, hard look at all of them, including Democrats, just to make sure we're getting what we want when we vote. Ending Social Security and Medicare benefits the billionaire class, not average Americans, a majority of whom are depending on their money that they paid into the system sustaining them when they are no longer able to work. Republicans, for the most part, couldn't care less about average Americans. They always have been, and still are, the party of the rich.

That's not a tired, old message. It's the major political reality of our time, so why not keep it in front of people so they can make an informed and educated decision about who to vote for, instead of listening to some radicalized, insane, nut job, Trumpie?