Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Given 2028 some thought [View all]cadoman
(1,593 posts)20. christofascists aren't going to vote for someone who just looks christofascist
I see this mistake all the time in red states. You can't just take a cis white male and dress him up with some x-ian trappings and have a candidate. Why? Well the chrisofascists will just ask where said candidate stands on choice and gun violence and when they answer that they are pro choice and in favor of ending gun violence, that'll be the end of it. A christofascist will even vote for a woman or g*d help them a "darkie" if they are in favor of guns and imprisoning women (see: Thomas, Clarence or Noem, Kristi).
It's better to run a genuine, sensible progressive who gets the Democratic base excited, and can pull in the necessary independents to win. Being appealing to independents is the key.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
Recommendations
0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):
40 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations

I agree, both are exceptional candidates. How would they do with Independent voters?
surfered
May 24
#1
I like Pete alot and I like AOC very much but I don't believe either of them can
Demsrule86
May 25
#23
Voters support the two Santas: liberal govt programs AND GOP tax cuts, there is less support for social issues
andym
May 25
#32