Under normal circumstances, when any president could boast about the quality of the American economy, he would be considered almost a shoo – in, for being reelected! However, as most realize, these are anything but normal times! On the other hand, when an incumbent has such low favorable ratings, like President Trump, you might think it’s easy to regain control of the White House. But, once again, we are going through a very unusual period of time. While we might expect, Mr. Trump, you will continue to campaign for reelection in 2020, as you have, during your well-attended rallies, using a lot of rhetoric, making numerous claims, often instilling fears, blaming immigrants, etc. . it is much less certain, precisely, what the Democratic Party’s plan / strategy could be, to defeat this president, while simultaneously gaining control of the United States Senate and maintaining his majority in the House of Representatives. With that in mind, this article will briefly attempt to consider, examine, review, and discuss some of your options.

1. Focus on Trump: Although most polls indicate that potential voters oppose many of the policies, actions, rhetoric, etc. of Mr. Trump, and mistrust remains, based on the numerous reported activities of his campaign and those around him (as well as other potential scandals), the strength and loyalty of the president’s main supporter / base, as well as the Electoral College design, make it uncertain whether one can be elected simply by opposing an incumbent, especially with the Advantages most incumbents have when campaigning!

two. Outside – Progressive, with each other: How far from the political left do the electorate, the Democrats, want to move? Will nominating someone considered far from the center-left drive away independent voters and more moderate people? Won’t this make it easy for Trump, who would undoubtedly use rhetoric, negative slogans, and other scare tactics to convince these voters that they should be afraid to vote for them?

3. Keep Progressive Voters: When Hillary Clinton was nominated, many of Bernie Sanders’ most ardent supporters did not vote, they voted for one of the lesser candidates, or they voted for Donald Trump. If Sanders doesn’t get the nomination, will we see this again? Which candidate, or candidates, might be attractive to these people, while also attracting more moderate people?

Four. Women voters: How could women react to the rhetoric of this president and the apparent policies and ideas against the power to choose? Will there be a better turnout than usual? How can Democrats attract these voters without taking them for granted and avoiding being a single issue party / campaign?

5. Minorities: Will the rhetoric of hatred and blame bring out minorities, in greater numbers than usual, or will it attract and inspire the people Clinton referred to as the Deplorable, go to the polls?

6. Age: How big will the age factor be? Given that 3 of the top candidates (in the polls), Democrats, are in their 70s or older, just like President Trump, will age be a factor? Do voters want someone younger? Would someone, less identified, with the status quo, or younger, would be more attractive?

7. What’s the plan? Which represent?: Do voters want to hear a different vision, one that addresses needs, perceptions, priorities, and is relevant and sustainable? How will you balance the need to pay attention to the problems of climate change, while showing a better way to address the economic, employment and health care needs of our citizens?

8. Health care: It is Medicare for all, by attracting potential voters, or will it drive them away because of the unknowns, such as costs, how it could work, etc.?

9. Regain control of Congress: Unless / until Democrats also control both houses of Congress, how will things really change for the better? This will require a district-by-district, state-by-state battle, with workable ideas and solutions, to restore the many threatened American constitutional guarantees, such as liberties, justice, and liberty for all.

There is no easy question on this topic. Balancing politics, common sense and empathy will be a must, to get it done!