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Stop telling me to 'find joy' while the GOP is wrecking America
What happened
AlterNet columnist D. Earl Stephens rejects the claim that Democrats need to project more “joy” to reconnect with voters. His response was prompted by PBS NewsHour co-host Geoff Bennett’s interview with Fox News commentator Jessica Tarlov, who argued that Democrats need sustained engagement with conservative audiences, more cultural connection, and leadership that includes joy.
Tarlov did not tell frightened voters simply to cheer up. She made an electoral argument: appearing on Fox News, attending events such as “College GameDay,” and entering voters’ cultural worlds can…
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