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qwlauren35

(6,152 posts)
8. I understand your point. But...
Wed Apr 19, 2023, 08:57 AM
Apr 2023

Every US citizen can vote. You can be illiterate and vote. You can have a 5th grade education and vote. I don't think Democrats should alienate these voters with "you should do research" or "you should understand government". The Democratic party shouldn't just be the party for educated people. It should be for all people who have a stake in a government that works for them, whether they understand it or not.

"If you have medicare - thank a Democrat"
"If you collect social security - thank a Democrat"
"If you have food stamps - thank a Democrat"
"If you have housing aid - thank a Democrat"
"If you have medicaid - thank a Democrat"
"If you can buy health insurance - thank a Democrat"
"If your kids watch Sesame Street - thank a Democrat"
"If you think that any adult should have a chance to serve in the military - thank a Democrat"
"If you think that everyone should be able to get married - thank a Democrat"
"If you think that everyone should be able to get a credit card - thank a Democrat"
"If you think that everyone should be able to buy a house - thank a Democrat"

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