Why Trump won (and Harris lost) - the real math.

Yes, there was racism and misogyny and yes the Democrats need to talk about the working class more. (When did they not do so? Just asking). The reason is that moderate Catholic men in swing districts could not sign up for being the voting bloc that has Harris sign a bill to restore Roe v Wade (which they think of as abortion on demand). The Midwestern bishops say that is aiding abortion. It is not. If you tell an individual to get one, or pay for it, or do it, canon law says you are excommunicated. This does not apply to what the law should be. Catholic bishops tell pro-choice politicians to not take communion because they believe they are entitled to obedience by being the one voice on this issue. That the issue is abortion is an afterthought.

BTW, I don’t believe that mortal sin is a thing, but don’t tell that to the voters.

Barack barely mentioned abortion. I made sure by calling Alice Germond in 2008 during the convention (who had been my boss at NARAL) - hopefully others did too - and it was not mentioned. Indeed, Obama said he did not like the idea of any form of late term abortion and wanted to talk with the pro-life movement about it.

They responded after the election with the lie that a Freedom of Choice Act was in the cards - which was a lie. Not so much now - and Kamala essentially promised to sign it this time rather than telling the truth - which was that both sides are promising a federal law and no one has the votes to pass it. Instead, moderate Catholic men (and women) saw themselves being excommunicated by voting for it. 

Democratic women (and progressive men) don’t need a promise from the party nominee to protect abortion, including signing a Freedom of Choice Act (which has as much chance of passing as a 15 week ban). The sweet spot is still fetal hospice and no intrusive measures to kill the child in the wound after the point where it looks human.

Democratic candidates should not use the economy as an election issue. They need to call for change and compromise to get change at every possible moment - especially when not in power. They need to get Trump to say he agrees that the minimum wage should go up and then organize a movement to do it among TRUMP voters. Do the right thing - don’t make it a campaign promise.