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Mon Nov 4, 2024, 11:48 AM Nov 4

These Republican Pennsylvania farmers are voting for Harris for president

The farmers say they are worried about climate change, democracy and tariffs.
November 1, 2024. By Anna Gustafson

https://pennsylvaniaindependent.com/economy/2024-president-election-republican-voters-farmers-donald-trump-kamala-harris-tariffs-climate-change/
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The Langes have a long list of reasons why they’re no longer supporting Trump. Concerns about assaults on democracy by Trump and his administration top that list, and both cited the Republican presidential nominee’s climate change denialism as another reason they no longer support him. Trump has repeatedly said he believes climate change is a hoax, and Trump’s allies and advisers have described a second Trump term as one in which environmental regulations would be dismantled and climate denialism would be embraced.

“He doesn’t seem to be concerned one ounce about the warming effect that’s happening around the whole world,” Kristina Lange said. “We’re working the land every season, and we’re seeing firsthand the changes in the weather patterns.”

They mentioned the racism they see coming from Trump and the far-right MAGA movement, as well as Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies.

“I mean, I thought racism was pretty much over with Obama winning, and now it’s worse than ever,” Bob Lange said. “And he [Trump] just breeds contempt; he breeds divisiveness. He breeds hatred, bullying.”

The Langes themselves have been targets of MAGA bullying. After appearing in an ad for Harris, they have faced an onslaught of threats and harassment against them and their business. Trump supporters have vowed to shut their business down and have accused the couple of being paid Democratic actors and longtime donors to Democratic candidates, neither of which they are.


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These Republican Pennsylvania farmers are voting for Harris for president (Original Post) Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 4 OP
Farmers work for the future. Glad many are waking up to GOP policies that threaten their future. Attilatheblond Nov 4 #1
MAGA is a CULT. They are also too STOOPID to realize it. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 4 #2
Is the misspelling of "mispelled" also part of the point? TheProle Nov 4 #4
They were testing you. You passed lame54 Nov 4 #5
Thank god TheProle Nov 4 #7
I forgot the "s" on purpose to illustrate another MAGA point. They cannot spell either. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 4 #8
Do you have a link to the article? iemanja Nov 4 #3
Oops. Forgot to add it... thanks for letting me know! Added to OP. Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 4 #6
Kick!!IMO, this is big! CrispyQ Nov 4 #9

Attilatheblond

(4,870 posts)
1. Farmers work for the future. Glad many are waking up to GOP policies that threaten their future.
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 11:55 AM
Nov 4

Trump is worried only about HIS future, and there's not much future ahead for him. He is desperate and will do/say/agree to anything that will keep him out of prison. Don't throw support to someone who doesn't give a damn about you, has said he doesn't give a damn about you, and only cares about billionaires who can give him money.

A lot of farmers have long supported the GOP, but finally seeing that the GOP long ago evolved into something that exploits their support, lies to them constantly, thinks they are fools, while ignoring policies that make their farms successful. FINALLY.

Better late than never, I reckon.

ProudMNDemocrat

(19,276 posts)
2. MAGA is a CULT. They are also too STOOPID to realize it.
Mon Nov 4, 2024, 11:57 AM
Nov 4

I mispelled the word to make a point.

Those few showing up at his rallies epitomize the brainwashing they are receiving. You can tell how excited they are to be in his presence, unlike Kamala's droll and boring rallies. NOT!

The Gods favor Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. As I will assume, the voters do as well.

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