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In reply to the discussion: Why is this race even close? [View all]rzemanfl
(30,310 posts)53. At this point Drumpf couldn't tell bidding from a bidet.
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Yes, but reporting a close race isn't a money maker for the media. They need heightened awareness to rake it in.
nature-lover
Sep 2024
#103
Apathy, ignorance and the fact that bet. 25-30% of the electorate appear to be psychotic. On Edit:
Carlitos Brigante
Sep 2024
#2
Grew up in South, so I'm familiar with ignorant white wingers. But, dang, there appear to be a lot more than I thought.
Silent Type
Sep 2024
#3
Not true. They saw Jan 6 and still says didnt happen. The saw the fridges and still said no
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#107
But state reproductive mandates are consistently winning by 8 to 12 percent
Buckeyeblue
Sep 2024
#97
I wonder that all the time. I wish we knew more about Trump voters and their motivations.
LAS14
Sep 2024
#10
Perhaps for some of them. But they can't all be the same. Any more than all Dems are the same. nt
LAS14
Sep 2024
#95
An inexplicably large portion of the population (the MAGA cult) has been brainwashed...
Wiz Imp
Sep 2024
#13
The GO-Fascists have comandeered racism, misogyny, and money/power-grubbing "religion" (I use that term very loosely).
usonian
Sep 2024
#15
It isn't manipulation, it is the pollsters. No one wants to read about runaway victories. (n/t)
OldBaldy1701E
Sep 2024
#45
A little bit of money goes a long way in some of these polling firms, who are mostly marketing pollsters.
lees1975
Sep 2024
#67
Yes we need the media but we need them to do their job properly, not be an amplifier for
unblock
Sep 2024
#88
Less close with each passing day. The trends are all in our favor and there
Sibelius Fan
Sep 2024
#29
Because Trump leads with white voters by 15+ points depending on the poll
BeyondGeography
Sep 2024
#31
Trump has some powerful billionaire backers who want him in office to do their bidding.
jalan48
Sep 2024
#33
He just has to deregulate and deliver tax cuts. If he couldn't he would have been ditched by these rich donors.
jalan48
Sep 2024
#63
Decades of Faux and AM talk radio repeating that Democrats are evil incarnate.
Xavier Breath
Sep 2024
#34
Corporations are screwing us and Republicans blame the government. Democrats want a strong functioning government.
rainin
Sep 2024
#48
Strong government is at the heart of the issue. The two parties have
allegorical oracle
Sep 2024
#105
IMO, the cable news outlets want Trump to win because they think, from past experience...
Different Drummer
Sep 2024
#50
You are right it should not be. I am hoping it is because women and young people are being under polled
JohnSJ
Sep 2024
#52
It was a religious event and they told him "no campaigning". So, he cancelled.
LeftInTX
Sep 2024
#72
He has said 20 or more different things that would, without question, disqualify a Democrat.
Ferrets are Cool
Sep 2024
#59
I think a lot of people hate "the system" and see trump as an alternative to "the system" as a whole.
D23MIURG23
Sep 2024
#64
I never bought the narrative this election would ever be close, no matter who the Democrat running was.
valleyrogue
Sep 2024
#68
That's not true. He's got adoring fans. I'm also on another type of message board.
LeftInTX
Sep 2024
#73
A big problem is the media. Most of them are treating Trump as a normal candidate when, in fact,
Vinca
Sep 2024
#77
There are some people who are just turned off by our message of inclusion.
BlueTsunami2018
Sep 2024
#81
Because our media is only in it for profit & our electoral process has been turned into a huge profit making industry.
CrispyQ
Sep 2024
#82