Sadly, I think Trump will win again

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Maybe it’s different in the battleground states (I hope?) but I just don’t see any cohesive strategy from the Dems. It can’t be just Biden and Harris - all the others need to help. What is the message other than “We’re not Trump!”

So frustrating.

 

[LuciousBDragon]

Maybe it’s different in the battleground states (I hope?) but I just don’t see any cohesive strategy from the Dems. It can’t be just Biden and Harris - all the others need to help. What is the message other than “We’re not Trump!”

So frustrating.

 

[Dr. Spaceman]

If you think Biden is running solely on "We're not Trump" then you aren't paying attention.

 

[MitchLL]

You worry too much. With seven weeks to go... a 5-7 point lead for Biden is pretty big. Especially when Biden is at, or over, 50% in so many polls. There aren't a lot on "undecideds" to get for Trump.

 

[pablow]

 

[farmandfleet]

You cant run a campaign from your basement.

Biden may not even debate.

He cant win if its a fair election. BLM/Antifa have moved all of the centrist voters to Trump.

 

[Dr. Spaceman]

You cant run a campaign from your basement.

Biden may not even debate.

He cant win if its a fair election. BLM/Antifa have moved all of the centrist voters to Trump.

This post is full of fresh takes.

 

[TC Nole OX]

Maybe it’s different in the battleground states (I hope?) but I just don’t see any cohesive strategy from the Dems. It can’t be just Biden and Harris - all the others need to help. What is the message other than “We’re not Trump!”

So frustrating.

I completely agree. The Ds are inept. They regularly lose winnable presidential elections. This is who they are. The professional Dem political class is perfectly ok with this. They will have jobs and will make more money under a Cheeto second term. The same is true for the donor class.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

If you think Biden is running solely on "We're not Trump" then you aren't paying attention.

I don’t think Biden and Harris are, but what about the rest of the team? Again, maybe they’re focusing on battleground states only and are buttoned up and I’m just not seeing it. I hope!

 

[JohnBasedow]

 

[Fluffles]

The, “I’m not a Nazi” platform is good enough for me. But it’s hard for Biden and the Democrats to not get drowned out on the 24 hour news cycle when every single day, 45* is doing or saying something batsh** crazy.

 

[torbee]

You cant run a campaign from your basement.

Biden may not even debate.

He cant win if its a fair election. BLM/Antifa have moved all of the centrist voters to Trump.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

I suffer from PTS from 2016 so I’ll believe a Trump loss when I see it. As I stated in one of the other threads...Dems better start pushing in person voting if you’re able. Trump being ahead on election night is a scary prospect

 

[luvmyhawks]

Maybe it’s different in the battleground states (I hope?) but I just don’t see any cohesive strategy from the Dems. It can’t be just Biden and Harris - all the others need to help. What is the message other than “We’re not Trump!”

So frustrating.

Call me crazy, but the "we're not Trump" message sounds pretty good to me.

 

[tarheelbybirth]

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The absolutely horrifying part of every one of those is how close they are. In a sane country, Trump wouldn't pull 20%.

 

[jellyfish10]

I can only speak to my little corner of the Earth, but he seems to have overwhelming support where I live.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

The, “I’m not a Nazi” platform is good enough for me. But it’s hard for Biden and the Democrats to not get drowned out on the 24 hour news cycle when every single day, 45* is doing or saying something batsh** crazy.

This is very true. But that’s his aim, isn’t it?

Where are the Dems to say listen to us, don’t go chasing that rabbit down the hole?

 

[NDallasRuss]

I largely agree. Biden should be out/only every day being seen and being heard. There are likely a lot of people buying into the "Biden's old and infirm" story. If it's not true, then have him out there all the time - even if it's just appearing on Conan, Tonight Show, etc to make jokes and seem likable - it makes people realize that he's actually alive.

Right now all you've got is Trump being covered 24/7 and the other guy, who only pops his head out occasionally. He needs to be getting covered talking about what he's going to do - not just who he's not - to sell himself as a good choice, not just the less-bad choice.

It's like with sports - it seems like he's playing not to lose, rather than playing to win. We know what happens when a team settles into a deep zone and blows it by letting the other team march the ball down the field.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

I largely agree. Biden should be out/only every day being seen and being heard. There are likely a lot of people buying into the "Biden's old and infirm" story. If it's not true, then have him out there all the time - even if it's just appearing on Conan, Tonight Show, etc to make jokes and seem likable - it makes people realize that he's actually alive.

Right now all you've got is Trump being covered 24/7 and the other guy, who only pops his head out occasionally. He needs to be getting covered talking about what he's going to do - not just who he's not - to sell himself as a good choice, not just the less-bad choice.

It's like with sports - it seems like he's playing not to lose, rather than playing to win. We know what happens when a team settles into a deep zone and blows it by letting the other team march the ball down the field.

Great analogy!

 

[UNIowaHawk]

The absolutely horrifying part of every one of those is how close they are. In a sane country, Trump wouldn't pull 20%.

The only reason you believe Biden should get over 20% is because he's running (by and large) against Trump. Sadly the same could be said for Trump getting over 20%-- because he's running (by and large) against Biden. In a sane country neither Trump or Biden (or Hillary in 2016) would get over 20%. But this isn't a sane country and we once again have 2 crappy candidates to choose from.

 

[MitchLL]

One more thing, and "binsfield" kinda touched on it... mail in ballots and early "in person" voting... all due to Covid, will greatly favor Biden. That, in effect, means Trump only has 2-3 weeks to change opinions.

Nothing I've seen or read points to Trump making up the current gap. The real question to me is how much more the Dems increase their House majority and can they get to 51/52 seats in the Senate?

NC/CO/AZ/ME all look like GOP Senate losses. Losing AL still gives the Dems a 50/50 and that's ok with Biden winning. Winning IA or MT would be gravy for the Dems.

 

[William Bonney]

If you think Biden is running solely on "We're not Trump" then you aren't paying attention.

Well, he's also pro China.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

Maybe it’s different in the battleground states (I hope?) but I just don’t see any cohesive strategy from the Dems. It can’t be just Biden and Harris - all the others need to help. What is the message other than “We’re not Trump!”

So frustrating.

I agree. It seems Dems have learned nothing from 2016. My guess, though, is Biden wins a nail-biter. Months of drama and court proceedings will ensue. Grab your popcorn.

 

[William Bonney]

The absolutely horrifying part of every one of those is how close they are. In a sane country, Trump wouldn't pull 20%.

Rejecting the liberalization of America does not make one insane.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

The only reason you believe Biden should get over 20% is because he's running (by and large) against Trump. Sadly the same could be said for Trump getting over 20%-- because he's running (by and large) against Biden. In a sane country neither Trump or Biden (or Hillary in 2016) would get over 20%. But this isn't a sane country and we once again have 2 crappy candidates to choose from.

No way. Biden may not be your preferred D candidate, but they are not even close to the same “crappy candidate.” Not even remotely close.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

Call me crazy, but the "we're not Trump" message sounds pretty good to me.

+1

 

[MitchLL]

No way. Biden may not be your preferred D candidate, but they are not even close to the same “crappy candidate.l Not even remotely close.

YeP. The only thing against Biden is age and the ability to calm Merica down greatly outweighs that concern, imo.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

The absolutely horrifying part of every one of those is how close they are. In a sane country, Trump wouldn't pull 20%.

My thoughts exactly. I about shit a brick when I saw the racial inequality one.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

I can only speak to my little corner of the Earth, but he seems to have overwhelming support where I live.

Western Iowa?

 

[General Tso]

I completely agree. The Ds are inept. They regularly lose winnable presidential elections. This is who they are. The professional Dem political class is perfectly ok with this. They will have jobs and will make more money under a Cheeto second term. The same is true for the donor class.

Sounds like Iowa football

 

[ottumwan in tx]

Trump will win and he will win even more states that he had before because Hillary was way better than Biden

 

[gonegolfing]

The absolutely horrifying part of every one of those is how close they are. In a sane country, Trump wouldn't pull 20%.

Yeah, it just goes to show that the democrats are so far worse that we still have a chance to save the country. Don't give up and become a sheep. Still support all that made this country great and not all that want to tear it down from the left.

 

[Dr. Spaceman]

Yeah, it just goes to show that the democrats are so far worse that we still have a chance to save the country. Don't give up and become a sheep. Still support all that made this country great and not all that want to tear it down from the left.

What's great about the country right now?

 

[srams21]

Rejecting the liberalization of America does not make one insane.

I get that you reject liberals. But what do you believe and how, specifically, is Trump going to get us there?

 

[Obviously Oblivious]

 

[William Bonney]

I get that you reject liberals. But what do you believe and how, specifically, is Trump going to get us there?

This is too broad a question. Narrow your focus and I'll be happy to answer.

 

[zappaa]

I get that you reject liberals. But what do you believe and how, specifically, is Trump going to get us there?

A Covid vaccine and a return to the lowest unemployment numbers among every demographic in history?

 

[srams21]

This is too broad a question. Narrow your focus and I'll be happy to answer.

No, it's not. You are either too afraid to answer or you don't know.

Simply put, How will a Trump victory help make America a better place?

 

[srams21]

A Covid vaccine and a return to the lowest unemployment numbers among every demographic in history?

Why did those unemployment numbers go up? Do you think Trump has any blame for those at all?

 

[William Bonney]

No, it's not. You are either too afraid to answer or you don't know.

Simply put, How will a Trump victory help make America a better place?

It means 4 more years of leftists not in charge. That's a win for me.