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MyMission

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9. Thank you

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #3)

Sun Oct 30, 2022, 02:29 PM

Oct 2022

Every few years the local Dems here do run candidates, but at a 60/40 disadvantage we don't win. I understand and agree we need to be in the races anyway, to make our presence known, but after each loss the candidates, backers, strategists reevaluate, deciding to run candidates for different offices or different candidates next time.
Decisions are made to put money and energy towards winnable races.

You used the term unelectable, which is a sad word. It's hard to plan and recruit candidates for an office when the candidate is considered unelectable. Not sure what the point spread is for that to be decided.

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Why I voted for 3 local republicans [View all] MyMission Oct 2022 OP

Here in south Charlotte I had maybe a dozen dems in my ballot running unopposed. bullimiami Oct 2022 #1

I consider it as one of my proudest achievements claudette Oct 2022 #2

In your state, are you able to vote in primaries? PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2022 #4

No. Not in claudette Oct 2022 #5

I was born and raised in NYC MyMission Oct 2022 #8

I understand. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2022 #3

Thank you MyMission Oct 2022 #9

You can not vote for every race on the ballot. brush Oct 2022 #6

I usually ignore the ones with no Dem candidate MyMission Oct 2022 #10

Here's a thought---Be a part of the solution! mtngirl47 Oct 2022 #7

I do my part! Hope you do yours. MyMission Oct 2022 #11