My impression seems to be they've put up a nominee who is as racist and sexist as Mr. 45 is. And even if you want to argue the policy positions are worlds apart, which they are, that will not matter to the larger swaths of the electorate. Mr. Biden's gaffes are legendary to the point it's going to come across like voting for a Wal-Mart brand knock-off to Mr. 45. That's the DNC's strategy, it appears. Present an alternative to Mr. 45 by nominating somebody who appeals to the GOP. Except Mr. 45 is way better as a performer. He has had years of practice with this. And nowhere is the choice made more plain as to how both parties are pretty much the same thing except on a superficial level than in 2020.TGLS wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 2:59 amYeah, and? The Democrats have won the popular vote for every presidential election in the last 20 years except 04 when Bush swept the swing states. Biden losing the popular vote but winning is implausible.Captain Crimson wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 2:29 amAnd they lost in 2000 and 2016 as well.TGLS wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 1:59 amYou don't know much about politics, do you? The Democrats have had a strong popular vote advantage for about the last 20 years. This is because Blue states are very blue and very populous (in general).Captain Crimson wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 1:23 am Which is why I feel he is going to face reelection, though I also think Mr. Biden could squeak out an EC win.
That would be ironic in two ways, wouldn't it? Imagine a result where Mr. Biden gets less votes than Mr. 45, but takes it through the EC?
Plus we know from 2016 people voting for Mr. 45 withheld their true opinions on polls because they were embarrassed to admit it. How much of that still holds true? There's that potential unknown as an X factor. Mr. 45 gives people license to feel angry, and there is a lot to feel angry about in our society right now, so that's appealing to some people. To find something or someone to blame for all their ills and telling them it's their fault will not win them over. In short, I suspect that Mr. 45 is going to make mincemeat of Mr. Biden, which is why the first round of campaign ads hitting the airwaves is so vital. It's a true testing moment.
I also admit I don't keep up-to-date on news as much as I should and I haven't even considered voting until now. IT is fascinating from a social historical perspective, to spot patterns repeating through the ages, but depressing from a real-world perspective when it's people acting this way to each other. So, maybe could you fill in the gaps to where I'd gone wrong here? I'd love to her your presentation!
