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ForgedCrank

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12. I think

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 12:15 PM

Nov 5

it would be in our best interests to not read this as some sort of massive shift. We need to start focusing on policy. These elections were never at risk in the first place. Yes, it's great that they turned out how they did, but assuming this is a trend is a mistake. We need to start promoting policy nation-wide, and we need to start now. The NYC mayoral race is not an indicator of the national mood in any way. It just means NYC can't stand Cuomo. A Republican was never going to be a contender there. the others are basically the same minus the Cuomo variable. Historical trends already favor us for the upcoming mid-terms, but we need numbers, large numbers. And we will not achieve that if we do not court the independents with clearly stated plans and policy goals.

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Republicans in Disarray. [View all] multigraincracker Nov 5 OP

Disarray per corporate media is exclusively for the Democratic Party............... Lovie777 Nov 5 #1

NYT Pitchbot will figure it out... GopherGal Nov 5 #5

I do not believe it for a second. They have way too much money and power. But they are surprised for sure. efhmc Nov 5 #2

Watch them azureblue Nov 5 #3

Yep. They are going to follow MTG's lead and try to save themselves rats that they are. nt Blasphemer Nov 5 #4

When you have well-established scapegoats and a complete lack of introspection... Ol Janx Spirit Nov 5 #6

You may enjoy reading this. BannonsLiver Nov 5 #7

For MAGA in-fighting "reasons," it just goes to show out of touch they are with reality ffr Nov 5 #14

It was rigged BOSSHOG Nov 5 #8

... orangecrush Nov 5 #9

Republican Implosion! Republican Overreach Soundly Rejected by Voters! America Fights Back! ffr Nov 5 #10

Our corporate news media have been lying about the Democratic for decades. Unfortunately for those same decades they ShazamIam Nov 5 #11

I think ForgedCrank Nov 5 #12

True. It's not only important to stand for what's right. Now we have to DO what we stand for. ancianita Nov 5 #16

Nailed it. ForgedCrank Nov 5 #18

Re "We need to get back to policy" that is fine; however, we are also about ancianita Nov 5 #20

A look at NYC exit polls suggests... returnee Nov 5 #19

My title should have said "publicans" in disarray." multigraincracker Nov 5 #13

That's a headline that won't be happening on most media outlets progressoid Nov 5 #15

They're not in disarray, however..... NorthStarStCentrist Nov 5 #17