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Elissa Slotkin to Fellow-Democrats: “Speak in Plain English”

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May 12, 2025
Elissa Slotkin, a Democratic Senator from Michigan known for her economic focus and bipartisanship, discusses her unique position in a Trump-voting state. She advocates for Democrats to project 'alpha energy' and abandon identity politics. Slotkin emphasizes the importance of practical economic dialogue with constituents and urges a return to collegial collaboration in Congress. She questions the use of terms like 'oligarchy' within her party, pushing for clearer communication while highlighting the need for incremental immigration reform.
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INSIGHT

Alpha Energy and Economy Matter

  • Economic issues resonated deeply with Michigan voters, especially pocketbook concerns.
  • Voters also seek strong, confident leadership, or "alpha energy," regardless of gender.
ADVICE

Balance Economy and Democracy

  • Always address both economic struggles and democratic threats in political messaging.
  • Balancing these topics ensures a complete and relevant conversation with voters.
ADVICE

Project Alpha Energy Politically

  • Democrats should adopt "alpha energy" by playing muscular defense and robust offense in politics.
  • Focus on core economic, national security, and democratic issues for strategic impact.
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