After watching the recent debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, it has come to light that some undecided voters have now thrown their support behind Biden. As someone who is already firmly in the Biden camp, this news may seem like a glimmer of hope in what has been a tumultuous election cycle. However, the reality is that this shift in support may not be as monumental as it appears at first glance.
For those who were on the fence, witnessing Trump’s erratic behavior and tendency to deflect questions by blaming others for his shortcomings may have been the tipping point.… Continue reading
As I sit here absorbing the latest shocking news about the impact of the Trump verdict on voters, I can’t help but feel a mix of disbelief and relief. A felon candidate is bad news, right? It’s almost as if there was a deliberate effort to downplay the significance of this conviction, to sweep it under the rug in the hope that it would fade from memory quickly. But the truth is, this verdict matters—a lot.
The recent poll results revealing that 33% of Americans and 32% of independents are less likely to support Trump due to his conviction, while 17% are more likely to support him, should come as no surprise.… Continue reading
As I watch the video of Donald Trump supporters leaving his rally in the middle of his speech, I can’t help but feel a mix of amusement and disgust. It’s not surprising to see people walking out, as it has been revealed that many of the attendees were paid to show up and then leave. The lack of genuine support for Trump is evident in the way people nonchalantly exit the venue mid-speech.
The fact that Trump’s rallies often attract paid attendees who show up for monetary gain rather than out of true support is a sad indication of the state of politics in our country.… Continue reading
While it may seem like a no-brainer for a large percentage of Republican primary voters to not support Trump, the reality is that many of them end up voting for him anyway. The idea that a significant fraction of GOP voters can’t stomach Trump, yet will still cast their ballot in his favor, is certainly perplexing. It begs the question of what drives these voters to compromise their values and principles in support of a candidate they claim to find repugnant.
The notion that Republican voters have been indoctrinated from a young age to believe that any Republican is better than any Democrat speaks volumes about the tribalism and polarization within the party.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker