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I actually disagree. I don't think maga needs to be stamped out. It needs to be out-narratived. The Trump voters you think of that are fully racist and believe absolutely insane shit will never vote Democrat. But he has attracted a lot of voters who are just voting for someone that's addressing their concerns. The everyday American is dealing with rising prices, financial insecurity, and a general feeling that the government doesn't represent them well. I think a left wing candidate could easily come up with narratives that directly counter Trump's talking points.
People are already primed to care about these issues. By just retooling Trump's talking points, you can use them against him. I think this would work better than "stamping out" maga ideology. They already see themselves as the underdog and the government is out to get them. That would only embolden them and lend legitimacy to their claims. The more important thing is to make them seem like the weird assholes they are.