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EdmondDantes_

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34. That is also all true

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 02:36 PM

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But I would say it's probably easier to get people to associate us with the policies we already support than it is to just undo support for shoplifting not being a felony and being seen as weak on immigration.

Emphasize our strengths and areas where the party has things in common with the larger public. But yes, we will have to adjust some of our positions in keeping with our larger moral values on things like immigration and crime.

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