# In which ways (if any) has Democratic strategy changed to prevent a repeat of 2016?

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**Created:** [July 2, 2024, 8:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-ways-if-any-has-democratic-strategy-changed-to-prevent-a-repeat-of-2016/1003618 "2024-07-02T08:37:53Z")\
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> [@Tamerlane](#):
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> Young progressives, who seem to be those most likely to be disenchanted with Biden

…this isn’t “young progressives.”

[https://apnews.com/article/michigan-primary-uncommitted-dearborn-arab-muslim-05f6a1099c00fe75823f77aaadbacf25](https://apnews.com/article/michigan-primary-uncommitted-dearborn-arab-muslim-05f6a1099c00fe75823f77aaadbacf25)

It _includes_ young progressives. But it also includes a significant amount of people living in swing states that have been directly impacted by decisions made by this administration.

> [@Tamerlane](#):
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> You can argue cogently that alienating such a sizeable group is bad politics.

My argument is that “Trump will be worse” is not going to be enough. You have to give them something to vote for.

As I said on the other thread, a few days ago Biden tweeted (from memory) “If I’m relected, I’ll bring back Roe vs Wade.” That was it. No other context, no plan, no strategy on _how_ he will do that if re-elected. Why would anyone believe this? People _know_ that it’s just an empty promise.

You’ve got to win the presidency. You’ve got to win the senate and the house with a large enough majority to be able to get things done. What’s the national game plan here apart from “Trump bad?”

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