Messaging again, Democrats: loser: I'm not Trump. Winner: here's how I will fix your pain

Democrats will lose if they just say," Vote for me because I am not Trump.' Instead, Democrats need to tell what they would do in the future and actions they support instead of vague theories and worn platitudes...Here are examples of what I mean:

I am hearing moe and more voices saying that Democratic candidates will lose if they just say," Vote for me because I am not Trump.' Their platform seems to be that Biden was right by inference. That is no winner, and it was the reason Trump won in 2024. Instead, Democrats need to tell what they would do in the future to fix what's wrong, though the issues are the same as in 2024, and Trump has failed to deliver on some key ones, like the economy, which impacts both red and blue states and individuals regardless of political affiliation, race, or religion. Keep it brief, steer clear of the wonky weeds, and focus on specific actions. Avoid worn platitudes and vague theories.

Mamdani in New York did two things:" I feel your pain, and your pain is you cannot afford to live here, and here is exactly how I will help"...all in one sentence. He dwelt and focused on what actions he would take that would help those who are not rich. Avoid poli sci theories or cultural issues terms, which can devolve to divisive name-calling. The exception to using poli sci terms could be branding Democrats as pro democracy, not pro-dictatorship. Put it in terms of fairness or American values of all to pursue life, liberty, and happiness.. As an obvious issue, independents and even some Trump voters will get why Trump is a wannabe dictator because others will be making that issue on behalf of Democrats. Others will use terms of class warfare, but as a candidate, many elections will hinge on swing voters.

The other issues not addressed by Mamdani on crime and immigration cannot be ignored, either. Admit there is a crime problem in red and blue cities; i.e., put a cop on every block in high crime areas; good, the border is closed but let us treasure the good migrants who contribute to our economy and are our neighbors.

For the affordability issues, restore the health care cuts to Medicaid and ACA and make Medicare sounder, but reduce the costs to consumers by competitive bidding of prescription drugs and charges for participating in these popular programs.

..support early childhood education and give financial support to those. providing childcare to make it affordable.

.. support making groceries more affordable by supporting market competition and opposing monopolies, stopping tariffs on imported food, and providing enduring work permits for migrant farm workers (the old bracero method?).

.. support the building of more affordable housing and housing for the homeless. including tax breaks and some funding, etc.

...To the question of how we should pay for all of this? Reverse the outrageous tax breaks to the very rich. ...(this is one way to address class warfare by emphasizing the result of Trump's actions without talking about it that would be a turnoff to moderates needed to win)

'''reverse Trump's tariffs to what they were before and use tariffs in the future to support national security interests, not as a government fundraising project,

...Under the topic of fairness to everyone, not just to billionaires and those who pledge and show loyalty to one president:

.. will not govern by using the iron fist of the military against our own citizens or threaten criminal accusations against opponents without any evidence

..improve our free and fair elections, and make sure your vote will be counted, no matter who you vote for (if needed: this is why I support democracy, not dictatorship)

... end political and racial gerrymandering, end untraceable

campaign money,

... work to keep the federal government and a single man from controlling state-run elections, limiting ballot access, and managing the tabulations of votes.

(Note the lack of reference to the damage done by MAGA in cultural and racial issues; those victimized by such, we hear plenty of that from other organizations, but in a federal election campaign, fairness is a value all can subscribe to.)