What the Democrats really failed to do was to put up the chart showing the decline in manufacturing jobs over time.  Then blow up the Bush 43 era, asking the questions is this what we want and look who gave it to us?

Over 5 million jobs were lost during the Bush administration, but output continued to rise.  Trump should have asked frequently about this during the debates.

Many times it is how the facts are presented that a coherent correct story can be presented.