I certainly don't think it's impossible that Trump will win, but I think you are underestimating how tired so many people are of the man.
And that's totally fine. I live in the world where Biden botched the Afghanistan withdrawal, leading Putin to invade Ukraine. I live in the world where under Biden inflation soared, where illegal immigration has run rampant, where a man elected to try to be bipartisan chose not to be.
I also live in a world where Harris was so terrible in 2020 that she bowed out before even getting a single delegate. You only have enthusiasm for Harris, why? Because of her track record in California locking up how many individuals for marijuana possession? Or is it because of the 90% turnover of her staff in the first three years of being VP? Or is it because of her calls for an immediate cease fire in Gaza? Or maybe it's because you believe in the first <insert sex><insert race> individual?
Or is it really only because she has a (D) after her name and is not Trump. Honestly, Trump would probably be better for international relations, the economy, and for our border.
But the reason we probably live in different worlds is that I do not get all my news source from one point of view. I still go to the NYT, WSJ, and The Economist, and a couple of cool substacks (Nate Silver, Noahpinion) for my news.
I am very tired of Trump. I have been tired of Trump since 2015. But Harris is a joke of a candidate. Come back to me when it's Whitmer or Shapiro - someone with true leadership skills - as the Presidential candidate.
I agree 100% with everything you said about the candidates on both sides. I would never vote for Harris, but I don't need to be convinced. But I also believe she has a chance. If the endless cycles of Presidential elections where the electorate has to ask, are these really the best we can do, has taught me anything it's that the undecided vote determines the winner.
There's still a long way to go. Trump can win if he doesn't step on his dick and alienate the undecideds. Will he take the high road and let Kamala reveal the same candidate who bombed so badly in 2020? That's the big question.
Just once before I depart this mortal coil, I hope to see a nominee that legitimately excites me.
*MySmiley*
"Bustin' makes me feel good!"
Ghostbusters, by Ray Parker Jr.
- 24/07/2024 08:23:51 PM
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