So, those of you voting democratic.....

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At the federal level,

Sep 5, 2018, 11:46 AM

I don't really have much to offer. I think the National Democratic Party is too busy catering to special interests to be effective. Here are some problems, below:

First, the federal minimum wage sits at $7.25/hr, and hasn't moved in about a decade. The party wants to raise it to $15/hr for lots of good reasons supported by lots of special interests, but without a lot of general public support due to the obvious negative impacts on many businesses. If the platform suggested a more moderate increase, to say, $8.25/hr, I think that they would find overall support and be able to act on it. Instead, all we get is a lot of talk and no action.

Further, investments in science, research, education, and technology are a great platform position for the national party. Broadband access in rural areas is a huge issue, where support by Democrats could win some points in red-states. But Democrats are so sequestered in urban areas there's little attempt to reach out to rural America, even when the platform should appeal there.

Finally, on the issue of tariffs... those are central to liberal ideals, when it comes to protecting workers and American industry. When DJT announced his aggressive tariff policies, Democrats should have been standing up APPLAUDING this, and reinforcing the idea to Americans that this is something that they support. Instead, blind hatred for Trump, means that POTUS has been able to co-opt this important policy position for Democrats. (On the other hand, blind worship of Trumpers means that they're turning liberal, and don't even know it... idiots.)

There's a part of me that thinks that Democrats are sitting on their hands, waiting for the Trump train's inevitable derailment. I think there's a lot of truth in that. But in a time where so many people are looking for a level-headed alternative, I think the Democrats are missing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead.

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Number 1 and maybe number 2. Depends on what

You're really gonna vote for an ultra-socialist for

He has no chance.***

I vote middle of the road

I vote middle of the road too.

Re: I vote middle of the road too.

Legal recreational weed ...***

I vote for Democrats and Republicans, both.

I respect your opinion on Abrams. I really don't know much

At the federal level,

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