I know it can't just be me..

[Martin Eden]

22. Understanding all voters and their concerns is a key to winning elections

But first and foremost we must understand what we hope to accomplish in terms of government policies, moving our country forward with economic & social justice in a more sustainable future on this environmentally vulnerable Earth we inhabit.

Understanding the deplorables does not mean we cater to their bigotry or compromise on civil rights. Some voters are irredeemable, but there is a segment who voted for Obama twice then voted for Trump or stayed home in this election. Ignoring them and their economic concerns helps the rethuglicans.

The Democratic Party needs to genuinely represent the interests of the 99% with policies not influenced by the oligarchy and we need a strong, clear, consistent message that leaves no doubt what we stand for and whose interests we serve.

There must be no double standard, and we also have to acknowledge our educational, economic, and justice systems have not been applied equally and fairly to people of color. Corrective action is required.