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This is true, but let's not pretend the Democrats don't do the same thing. It may not be "culture war" stuff per se that they put forth knowingly without the v
by actually_a_dog 4y ago
This is true, but let's not pretend the Democrats don't do the same thing. It may not be "culture war" stuff per se that they put forth knowingly without the votes to pass, but they use this tactic as well.
- hirsin 4y agoPutting your opponent on the record as against something is a strategy, and a perfectly valid one. Whether you out them on the record over culture war stuff, things your base cares about, or better, things their base cares about, is what makes it good strategy or not. (Not that I'm exactly impressed by the strategic success of Democrats)
- actually_a_dog 4y agoThat would be great, but that's not what this tactic does. You can't put your "opponent" on record when there's not an election, and even when an election is happening, typically at least one of the candidates is not already in the legislature. This is just to show off for the people at home. Nothing more, nothing less.