Thank you for this. For 25 years, I have said that it is the responsibility of the larger Islamic community to critique and oppose the radical fringe. Of course, as an evangelical Christian, it is MY responsibility to point out the analogous errors of Christian Nationalism.
May we both be diligent. I almost said "successful", but God asks of us our obedience, not our results.
An overall, combined mid-term campaign message to be most effective:
There is a changing political scene every day and there are many months to go till election time (the Virginia court decision and other redistricting; daily election shenanigans; plus a positive jobs’ report; also who knows whether Trump/Republican spins/actions will have an effect; and what about an October surprise or ones earlier). Thus Democrats must promote a maximalist campaign message they can to win as many elections as they can (including the close ones where every vote counts).
The most effective message is a combination of their two most effective messages that research reveals. Always doing so, and over time, will enhance their association and bring maximum electoral results that bring in as many constituencies as possible (from everyday people struggling to make ends meet, to those well off enough so not as concerned about affordability, to those many millions of No Kings folks who are most motivated by Trump’s many authoritarian abuses).
Combine the affordability/economics and power abuse/democracy/corruption arguments. While people are suffering, Trump and his Republican sycophants are, instead, only concerned with recklessly abusing their power, destroying our democracy, and making money for themselves. Their priorities are not ours. Republicans at all levels must be booted out this election as a check on Trump/Republican’s toxic economic and authoritarian agenda.
As Reps Raskin, Morelle, and Waters have noted, no need to choose, “You can walk and chew gum at the same time,” the latter noted. And as another saying goes, just in case, “Why put all your eggs in one basket.” “House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has made calling out GOP corruption (a type of abuse) a central theme of his party’s midterm messaging.”
And, importantly, what specifically will a) Democrats promise to do if elected to counter abuse/democracy/corruption that they can campaign on as well; and b) Democrats promise to do if elected to increase affordability. Regarding the latter, here are four comprehensive plans to work from:
Chamber of Progress: Steps Democrats Can Take to Tackle the Cost of Living in 2025 and Beyond: 025 and Beyond 025 and Beyond: A Roadmap for Policymakers. New Democrat Coalition: New Dems Unveil Affordability Agenda, the Coalition’s Answer to the Cost of Living Crisis | New Democrat Coalition. The Real Affordability Agenda - Google Docs. ‘NEW AFFORDABILITY AGENDA’ | Press Releases | Congressional Progressive Caucus.
If deemed helpful, there are experts in economics, public policy, urban planning, financial policy, construction innovation, housing policy/development, and community development who can be called upon regarding affordability concerns. And relevant to democracy/abuse/corruption, there are various think tanks, as well as experts in political science, public administration, public policy,, and governance studies.
And to show by example, highlight investigations/oversight/proposed legislation that is already being attempted by Democrats in Congress on both thrusts on a smaller scale, even when out-of-power. And present what is already being done economics/affordability-wise in individual states.
Get out the message as widely as can; here is a listing of fifty ways of getting out the word. It is contained within this link to an evidence-based, short, mainly bullet-point piece on influencing attitudes and getting people involved in your efforts. The examples are a bit old, but the principles remain accurate and practical and can help in framing messages.
Be creative: For example, highlight a Trump Administration “ corruption of the week.” And You Decide: What Is the ‘Worst of the Worst’ of Trump’s Many Outrages? A strong case can be made for establishing a national competition in which all citizens can participate and advocate for what they consider the absolute “bottom feeding” moment of Trump’s presidency.
The 250th country anniversary of our country is yet another way to highlight the “erosion of democracy/abuse of power” campaign theme.
I have presented a multitude of links/databases regarding corruption/power abuse/democracy and affordability and can resend highlights if wanted. In addition, I have presented a listings of many creative ways of getting out your message in effective ways, that I can resend, as well.
Good strategies for fundraising; voter registration; voter engagement; GOTV
Do allow some flexibility at the local level where polling in districts might reveal certain additional concerns that could also be addressed.
Perhaps there is a way to incorporate this message I have been promoting into the overall theme: “The Republican Congress has not been a check on Trump’s abuse of power. If you think he has been abusing his Presidential power and destroying our democracy, only you the American people voting for a Democratic Congress can be a check on him. A Democratic majority in Congress will work, instead, to lift up the American people, not the would-be king.”
And is there a way to incorporate this—perhaps via a corruption angle? “The Democratic Party has often struggled to coalesce around a popular message. Many lawmakers are now fixated on “affordability,” as President Donald Trump’s war in Iran fuels inflation. Meanwhile, a group of rising progressives believe they’ve discovered another winning strategy: Attack the “Epstein class,” a.k.a. the galaxy of ultra-wealthy plutocrats moving in the same orbit as deceased child sex predator Jeffrey Epstein. Get ready to hear this battle cry more often as the midterms and next presidential cycle approach.”
No , just trying to get out this message as widely as possible
Thank you for this. For 25 years, I have said that it is the responsibility of the larger Islamic community to critique and oppose the radical fringe. Of course, as an evangelical Christian, it is MY responsibility to point out the analogous errors of Christian Nationalism.
May we both be diligent. I almost said "successful", but God asks of us our obedience, not our results.
An overall, combined mid-term campaign message to be most effective:
There is a changing political scene every day and there are many months to go till election time (the Virginia court decision and other redistricting; daily election shenanigans; plus a positive jobs’ report; also who knows whether Trump/Republican spins/actions will have an effect; and what about an October surprise or ones earlier). Thus Democrats must promote a maximalist campaign message they can to win as many elections as they can (including the close ones where every vote counts).
The most effective message is a combination of their two most effective messages that research reveals. Always doing so, and over time, will enhance their association and bring maximum electoral results that bring in as many constituencies as possible (from everyday people struggling to make ends meet, to those well off enough so not as concerned about affordability, to those many millions of No Kings folks who are most motivated by Trump’s many authoritarian abuses).
Combine the affordability/economics and power abuse/democracy/corruption arguments. While people are suffering, Trump and his Republican sycophants are, instead, only concerned with recklessly abusing their power, destroying our democracy, and making money for themselves. Their priorities are not ours. Republicans at all levels must be booted out this election as a check on Trump/Republican’s toxic economic and authoritarian agenda.
As Reps Raskin, Morelle, and Waters have noted, no need to choose, “You can walk and chew gum at the same time,” the latter noted. And as another saying goes, just in case, “Why put all your eggs in one basket.” “House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has made calling out GOP corruption (a type of abuse) a central theme of his party’s midterm messaging.”
And, importantly, what specifically will a) Democrats promise to do if elected to counter abuse/democracy/corruption that they can campaign on as well; and b) Democrats promise to do if elected to increase affordability. Regarding the latter, here are four comprehensive plans to work from:
Chamber of Progress: Steps Democrats Can Take to Tackle the Cost of Living in 2025 and Beyond: 025 and Beyond 025 and Beyond: A Roadmap for Policymakers. New Democrat Coalition: New Dems Unveil Affordability Agenda, the Coalition’s Answer to the Cost of Living Crisis | New Democrat Coalition. The Real Affordability Agenda - Google Docs. ‘NEW AFFORDABILITY AGENDA’ | Press Releases | Congressional Progressive Caucus.
If deemed helpful, there are experts in economics, public policy, urban planning, financial policy, construction innovation, housing policy/development, and community development who can be called upon regarding affordability concerns. And relevant to democracy/abuse/corruption, there are various think tanks, as well as experts in political science, public administration, public policy,, and governance studies.
And to show by example, highlight investigations/oversight/proposed legislation that is already being attempted by Democrats in Congress on both thrusts on a smaller scale, even when out-of-power. And present what is already being done economics/affordability-wise in individual states.
Get out the message as widely as can; here is a listing of fifty ways of getting out the word. It is contained within this link to an evidence-based, short, mainly bullet-point piece on influencing attitudes and getting people involved in your efforts. The examples are a bit old, but the principles remain accurate and practical and can help in framing messages.
Be creative: For example, highlight a Trump Administration “ corruption of the week.” And You Decide: What Is the ‘Worst of the Worst’ of Trump’s Many Outrages? A strong case can be made for establishing a national competition in which all citizens can participate and advocate for what they consider the absolute “bottom feeding” moment of Trump’s presidency.
The 250th country anniversary of our country is yet another way to highlight the “erosion of democracy/abuse of power” campaign theme.
I have presented a multitude of links/databases regarding corruption/power abuse/democracy and affordability and can resend highlights if wanted. In addition, I have presented a listings of many creative ways of getting out your message in effective ways, that I can resend, as well.
Good strategies for fundraising; voter registration; voter engagement; GOTV
Do allow some flexibility at the local level where polling in districts might reveal certain additional concerns that could also be addressed.
Perhaps there is a way to incorporate this message I have been promoting into the overall theme: “The Republican Congress has not been a check on Trump’s abuse of power. If you think he has been abusing his Presidential power and destroying our democracy, only you the American people voting for a Democratic Congress can be a check on him. A Democratic majority in Congress will work, instead, to lift up the American people, not the would-be king.”
And is there a way to incorporate this—perhaps via a corruption angle? “The Democratic Party has often struggled to coalesce around a popular message. Many lawmakers are now fixated on “affordability,” as President Donald Trump’s war in Iran fuels inflation. Meanwhile, a group of rising progressives believe they’ve discovered another winning strategy: Attack the “Epstein class,” a.k.a. the galaxy of ultra-wealthy plutocrats moving in the same orbit as deceased child sex predator Jeffrey Epstein. Get ready to hear this battle cry more often as the midterms and next presidential cycle approach.”
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