Reply #24: The Republicans have won based on perceptions of The Democrats [View All]

as a "weak on defense pro abortion gay rights party". A feminist party. The "tax and spend" thing is more a suburban issue. I am talking about re framing as a religious issue: the real Jesus verses Corporate "Christians". Rural voters are anti illegal immigration -I am not talking about business owners. The Democrats have got to have an issue to appeal to rural lower and middle income white and black voters - anti illegal immigration is it. I agree with you about the west- that is where the Dems need to put their efforts-I am not going to pretend the south is something it is not. My opinion: If they want to expand their seats in congress: go west with moderate and conservative Democrats. Knock off Republican "moderates" in blue states with aggressive campaigns and high profile challengers with money.