“But we are proud for Ronald Reagan to get democrat votes?”
A vote does not equal a vote.
Did Reagan call you or his opponent a racist if you didn’t vote for him?
Did Reagan hand out street money in the ghettos to vote for him?
Did Reagan sell his soul and principles to get you to vote for him?
Nope, Reagan was incredibly smooth. Cochran did what he had to do to win. You and I do not have the power to stop Cochran from playing dirty. So, what do you suggest McDaniel should have done to overcome that and win in spite of it? Or are you Ok by calling Cochran a slimeball and live with the defeat?
McDaniel had a wonderful tool at his disposal which he did not focus on. TAXED ENOUGH ALREADY (TEA) is a message which resonates with 80% of voters. Cutting spending does not. So save the cutting spending agenda AFTER winning the election.
Not during the campaign!