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Further, Emily pointed out something more fundamental about Democratic campaigning strategies: the tendency to dismiss Republican voters or to neglect outreach efforts aimed at them. She argued that this approach—focused on "Trump derangement"—has historically failed to secure electoral victories. Instead, she suggested that left-wing populism, exemplified by figures like Zorba Mani, has shown more promising results in recent elections. Her critique implied that Porter’s stance exemplifies a broader problem within Democratic strategy, emphasizing ideological purity and dismissiveness rather than pragmatic coalition-building.