So WAS this a repudiation of "politics as usual"?

[*wildcats forever*]

(11-10-2016, 10:00 AM)Bengalzona Wrote: The election of Trump is viewed by many of his supporters as a "punch to the face of the elites". Which is somewhat fascinating seeing how he is a billionaire from New York City... sort of the very definition of elite and everything his supporters are not. 

Democrats need to realize at this point that the GOP played the politics in this election masterfully. Democrats need to shut their mouths at this point, observe and analyze, and re-assess pretty much everything (especially how their message is being delivered and received). 

Yep, and the first step is admitting the problems they have to overcome......if they can actually do that. The entire primary fiasco alone was enough to get their opponent elected. The point you made elsewhere about building from the local level on up is what needs to happen. That's where the Millennials can succeed. Get the Democratic Party re-established at the city, county, and state levels again. And become the party with good ideas and how to implement them.