Dems seek to shape presidential electorate in midterm year

[RogueBeaver]

From WaPo.

[Antonio the Sixth]

Indeed, turnout will be the key factor in these elections. If Democrats avoid the mistake of trying to pander to hypothetical "swing voters", as they did in 2010, and instead focus on firing up their base (for example by aggressively defending Obamacare), the losses should be limited.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

The midterms have been reshaping itself, we all gonna see Dems make gains in House and gov seats and maintain senate. Prez party doing poorly may not hold true.

[Supersonic]

This is easier said than done.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

The Dems are gonna seek to minimize losses, so that at minimum, it won't be an R year, rather a neutral year.

[Adam Griffin]

Not as crazy as Republicans trying to shape a 1984 electorate in 2012.

[Kevin]

The Dems are gonna seek to minimize losses, so that at minimum, it won't be an R year, rather a neutral year.

Do you have anything else to contribute to this forum besides Democratic talking points?

[Antonio the Sixth]

This is easier said than done.

Obviously. But the Obama ground organization has done such wonders in 2012 that some reasonable hope is allowed.

[Adam Griffin]

This is easier said than done.

Obviously. But the Obama ground organization has done such wonders in 2012 that some reasonable hope is allowed.

Indeed. Plus, when you consider that Obama's org didn't do jack-sh**t in 2010, there's only room for improvement - especially among an electorate that is bound to be browner and in a climate that is less hostile than 2010.