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Vidal

(642 posts) Sun Jan 21, 2018, 06:18 PM Jan 2018

Holding firm on DACA may help Democrats take back control of the House of Representatives in the 201

Holding firm on DACA may help Democrats take back control of the House of Representatives in the 2018 elections.

There are 142 congressional districts that have Hispanic populations greater than the national average, about 18 percent.

==> 52 of those districts are currently held by Republicans. (Among those 52 GOP-held districts, 18 are already rated as competitive by the Cook Political Report.)

==> In 21 Republican-held House districts, the Hispanic population tops 30 percent.

A poll this week found 87 percent of people wanted the Dreamers to stay provided they met requirements such as working or going to school. This is an unusually high percentage of agreement in a nation that is very divided politically.

Supporting DACA is a winning issue for Democrats. Standing strong will solidify and excite their "base" of supporters and increase turnout in this year's elections.

Plus there is this bonus: holding firm on DACA avoids giving Trump a "win" which he so desperately wants.

Democrats must not give in on DACA no matter how long the shutdown stays in effect.

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Holding firm on DACA may help Democrats take back control of the House of Representatives in the 201 (Original Post) Vidal Jan 2018 OP

I agree 100 % and I see another reason for it too drray23 Jan 2018 #1

Yes I totally agree Vidal Jan 2018 #6

"MAY" HELP dEMS ??? HA ha ha ha ha .... the word is WILL help Dems. NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. trueblue2007 Jan 2018 #2

Kind of off topic but thbobby Jan 2018 #5

They should hold because its the right thing to do. bullimiami Jan 2018 #3

It was either a showdown NOW or LATER....we're doing NOW. n/t Kirk Lover Jan 2018 #4

In the 201? crazycatlady Jan 2018 #7

I'm always going to vote for the Dem, but I'm even more inclined to do so if.. Binkie The Clown Jan 2018 #8

drray23

(7,638 posts)

1. I agree 100 % and I see another reason for it too

Reply to Vidal (Original post)

Sun Jan 21, 2018, 06:21 PM

Jan 2018

On top of all the points you make, there is also the fact that this clearly signals to the GOP that we will no longer be bullied and capitulate every single time. Repubs have gotten used to the fact that if they hold firm, we dems will be the "responsible" party and give up. This tactic has worked for years. Friday evening, McConnel was shocked because he was expecting the dems to fold.
voters do not like to vote for people who fold at the first trouble. They want their representatitives to fight for them.

Vidal

(642 posts)

6. Yes I totally agree

Reply to drray23 (Reply #1)

Sun Jan 21, 2018, 07:38 PM

Jan 2018

That is a very important point. We will be stronger by standing strong.

trueblue2007

(17,250 posts)

2. "MAY" HELP dEMS ??? HA ha ha ha ha .... the word is WILL help Dems. NO DOUBT ABOUT IT.

Reply to Vidal (Original post)

Sun Jan 21, 2018, 06:23 PM

Jan 2018

MAY HELP .... sounds almost defeatist to me. THE WORD IS " WILL" take over.

And I feel will take over BOTH houses. Representatives AND Senate. And this is why, MILLIONS OF WOMEN ARE PISSED.

Remember the 1970's Mr. Trump ?? You're going down.

thbobby

(1,474 posts)

5. Kind of off topic but

Reply to trueblue2007 (Reply #2)

Sun Jan 21, 2018, 07:17 PM

Jan 2018

Love this song. Feminism in the 60's and 70's was so awesome. Does my heart good to see it so strongly displayed today.

bullimiami

(13,114 posts)

3. They should hold because its the right thing to do.

Reply to Vidal (Original post)

Sun Jan 21, 2018, 06:27 PM

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Kirk Lover

(3,608 posts)

4. It was either a showdown NOW or LATER....we're doing NOW. n/t

Reply to Vidal (Original post)

Sun Jan 21, 2018, 06:29 PM

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crazycatlady

(4,492 posts)

7. In the 201?

Reply to Vidal (Original post)

Sun Jan 21, 2018, 07:44 PM

Jan 2018

Are you talking about the North Jersey area code? ALl of the reps in the 201 area code are Democrats.

(One's in a swing seat and was first elected in 2016).

Binkie The Clown

(7,911 posts)

8. I'm always going to vote for the Dem, but I'm even more inclined to do so if..

Reply to Vidal (Original post)

Sun Jan 21, 2018, 09:04 PM

Jan 2018

..they show some backbone and make me believe it's going to make a difference having them in control.

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