Yup. Blood and soil always win the first round, at least in countries that have not preserved the memory of utter destruction that “blood and soil” lead to.

Talk about “culture”……
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Indeed, that is in our 'culture' - and way too much and too respected for our own good.

However in 2016 he wasn't bleeding.

He won.

Steve--- all I am asking is -- is it better for Democrats to do the they/them stuff? Is it better for Democrats to do the 'there's no illegal human beings' stuff? Is it better for Democrats to do the "relax you people in Ohio and Michigan. The stock market is up and you will find a green job"

OR is it better to actually visit with those people. Hear them. Listen. At times give them tough medicine but at times make a few adjustments so they dont get desperate and too angry and then they are unreachable?

All I am saying is Dems are better off running national races. Not coastal yoga mom races.

Education. HEALTH CARE (ACA especially). Medicare. Medicaid.

A true centrist Democrat ----can run away with it. It happened not too long ago - multiple times.