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J_William_Ryan

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3. '"Resistance to Trump," and "the Democratic Party" are not synonymous.'

Reply to lees1975 (Original post)

Mon Jul 7, 2025, 01:41 AM

Jul 7

The problem is opposition to Trump – and disapproval of Trump – may not translate into votes for Democrats – indeed, that Republicans will likely retain control of the Senate is evidence of that.

Republican voter suppression and disenfranchisement will continue to facilitate the tyranny of Republican minority rule.

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Republicans are helping Democrats campaign for the midterms. [View all] lees1975 Jul 7 OP

repubs are ok with what he is doing, they just dont like HIM nt msongs Jul 7 #1

The other party is busy doing things that most Americans don't like . . . CaliforniaPeggy Jul 7 #2

'"Resistance to Trump," and "the Democratic Party" are not synonymous.' J_William_Ryan Jul 7 #3

I tend to think that opposition and disapproval of Trump is the best shot Democrats have at raising vote totals. lees1975 Jul 7 #4