Okay. Sigh. This is one thing that the right does, a principle that they follow, that we do not that wins them elections. DO NOT PISS OFF YOUR BASE! Yet Democratic politicians seemingly go out of their way to piss off the base, over and over.
Why?
Perhaps liberal turnout would be greater if the natìonal party did not drive us away. Gee, maybe regular folks who agree with the majority of our positions might turn out, too.
Young people, give them something to vote FOR. Hell, give everyone something to vote for. Yeah, that's a novel concept.
Stop aiming for some mythological middle and actually articulate a view. Any damned view.
Do not deliberately piss off your base. Over and over.
Hey, who knows? It is worth a try.
(Sorry for the rant, but I just got another fund-raising, threatening message from the national party.)