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You have to figure out that if the Dems are losing a sraight fight, they are going to try to sucker you into an argument they know they can win. No matter how tempting, don't take the bait.flank your position. If you steadfastly refuse to defend your flanks, you had better be able to charge up the middle faster than they can erode your flank.

ftfy

They aren't attacking the flank. They are trying to regain control of the narrative. As tempting it is to rush into that fight, don't. As passionate as you are about any social or wedge issue, don't go there. As soon as you do the conversation changes to the wedge issue and you have lost control of the debate.

stay on message
stay on message
stay on message

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remember this always: it's not about you.