Political Reality: Will Democrats Be Prepared, Or Their Worst Enemies?

Political Reality: Will Democrats Be Prepared, Or Their Worst Enemies?

By Richard Brody

Most people would agree, we are presently experiencing the most politically polarizing period in America's recent history/ memory! Few would claim, President Trump, has proceeded, and performed, as previous holders of the position, have! Whether one voted for, or against, the individual, both sides appear to have hardened their perspectives, and rather than seeking any form of compromise, and/ or meeting of the minds, for the common good, there seems to be a level of polarization, which has created, a significant, political divide! His most ardent supporters continue to believe in his leadership, while some of his more marginal, previous voters, appear to be feeling, like the lyrics in the song, written by Pete Townsend, and performed by, The Who, I won't be fooled again! Since there seems to be many issues of contention, one might believe, the Democrats, would unite, and oppose the man, and his position, demonstrating a truly, unified front! However, this political party has often demonstrated, in the past, it has the unique ability, to, shoot itself, in the leg. Before the opponents to the President, believe, it would be easier, in the 2018 and 2020 elections, they must beware, this will depend on many factors. This article will attempt to briefly review and examine, four of these scenarios and conditions.

1. Position rigidity, versus flexibility: The Democrats must carefully review, the aspects, most Americans seem to feel uncomfortable with, and/ or oppose, rather than believing, there has been a huge transformation, in attitudes. For generations, American Presidents, were within about 5% of the so - called, middle, either to the right, or left. The majority of voters are uncomfortable with the extremes, at either pole. If this party, decides to significantly focus only on what is known, as the progressive wing, they will lose an important opportunity, because a significant number of voters might think, they are better off with The devil they know!

2. Ideologically pure, versus electable: Some of society might believe, they should not be willing to compromise! However, if the goal, is progress, and protection of freedoms, liberties, and protections, in the area of environment, education, and consumer protections, they must understand, ideological purity often does not translate to getting elected, and it is generally better to compromise, and achieve the priorities, rather than be pure, but unsuccessful!

3. Viable option, versus extreme: If Democrats hope to regain control of the Congress, they must have candidates, who are considered, viable, and desirable, rather than extreme, and, therefore, scare - off, potential voters!

4. Meeting of the minds, or polarizing: Those opposing what is presently this administration's apparent priorities, and feel, they are polarizing, should consider this, from the perspective of others, with different views. Obviously, the core supporters of President Trump (considered to be about 35%) will generally not be willing to compromise, most others, seek a balance between freedoms, safety, and fairness!

If you hope to regain political control, you must be willing to pay keen attention, and focus on realistically, generating sufficient voter support. If they move too far, from the so - called, political center, they will be unable to achieve their goals and objectives!

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands, conducted personal development seminars, and worked on political campaigns, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. Website: http://plan2lead.net and LIKE the Facebook page for common sense politics: http://facebook.com/commonsense4all

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