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I don't think it's panicking, but I do think it is easy to feel really deflated if you're a Democrat right now. Since 1992, with a slight blip in 2006-2009, the Republicans have kicked electoral ass, particularly on the local level. I think the Dems have done a good job in shifting a lot of narratives (LBGTQ rights, for example), but in truth the Republicans are seeing the fruits of their labor in the 90s with better districts in lots and lots of cases.
That said, I do think there's room for optimism on the left. The resistance to Trump can be galvanized into electoral success. I like Tom Perez--he deserves a chance to lead the national party, but the state and local races are where there need to be great strides in 2018. Quit worrying about Bernie vs. Kamala vs. Biden and worry about who your local reps are, and your neighbor's rep and their neighbor's rep.
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