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2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.

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This message board is literally the only place I discuss politics.

It's wonderful.

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11 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

Kansas was called in 2020 by 10 pm Eastern. 

My favorite part of election day is the minute west coast polls close and CA, OR, WA are called for the D candidate immediately.

4 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

I'll say this, if Trump ends up winning, this thread is gonna be lit.

The invasion of dozens of posters who all of the sudden want to post in the cloak room again is going to be really, really depressing.

7 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

I'll say this, if Trump ends up winning, this thread is gonna be lit.

Lit like a morgue

Kansas has democratic governor don't be surprised if the poll swing is just the party machinery being installed.

The one thing that binds ALL Trump's supporters across all demographics is their lack of self-respect. It's a core trait, down to the molecular level. No Puerto Rican Trump supporter will ever abandon him. However, this could motivate people who were on the fence or who didn't care enough to vote, but will care now.

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27 minutes ago, henrygandorf said:

if trump wins kansas by 5, it's all over but the crying.

and you have to remember that Kansas is the state abortion referendum went the way the GOP did not want.   I still think the abortion issue has more legs than any of us realize. 

It’s hard to account for all the points of institutional failure for Trump to get this close to the presidency again.  If Trump wins, you know what, I’m not even going to go there until it happens, if it happens.

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Oh there's lots more 

But, first check this out 

 

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2 hours ago, Chuckie Finster said:

 

 

Closing strong!

basically evidence that the campaign DID review his remarks beforehand and DIDN'T strenuously object to the remarks he did say. 

 

Honest question - Why does the GOP have this last minute obsession with the transgender in schools subject? That seems to be the sudden focus of every political ad on TV and spam texts.

I get that it’s a cheap scare tactic but the only reason I can see that they would run with this is because they think it plays well with undecided voters. Why that topic and not immigration or the economy? Is America that dumb that one party thinks the key to winning a presidential election is to convince people their children may go to school and get a sex change? Or that inmates are getting sex changes in prison and this is the thing our country needs to worry about?

I mean, let’s see, we have immigration, the economy, a housing crisis, climate change, abortion, gun violence, Russia/Ukraine, Israel/Gaza, and China. But one party wants everyone to stress out over unauthorized sex changes at school.

11 minutes ago, cactusflinthead said:

The Tarrant County GOP Chair

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If/When the MAGA spell finally wears off the GOP and they have to shuffle back to the center to try and cobble together some sort of viable base of voters again its going to be very funny to throw all the shit like this back in their faces so people don't forget how radical they were

4 minutes ago, TexEx15 said:

 

I read this article and am shocked I did not know people like him existed, loves the Trump agenda 100% but considers Jan 6 a coup.

I would love to study his brain to see how he avoided cognitive dissonance.

6 minutes ago, Nuge said:

What, no ring cameras?

It's early. C-Man didn't see it until he got off work. I'm betting there's some footage floating around that hasn't been seen. I'm interested in the voting boxes too. 

Honest question - Why does the GOP have this last minute obsession with the transgender in schools subject? That seems to be the sudden focus of every political ad on TV and spam texts.

I get that it’s a cheap scare tactic but the only reason I can see that they would run with this is because they think it plays well with undecided voters. Why that topic and not immigration or the economy? Is America that dumb that one party thinks the key to winning a presidential election is to convince people their children may go to school and get a sex change? Or that inmates are getting sex changes in prison and this is the thing our country needs to worry about?

I mean, let’s see, we have immigration, the economy, a housing crisis, climate change, abortion, gun violence, Russia/Ukraine, Israel/Gaza, and China. But one party wants everyone to stress out over unauthorized sex changes at school.

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It’s to try to peel back some of the suburban moms that they lost to Dobbs.
6 minutes ago, wild_turkey said:

Honest question - Why does the GOP have this last minute obsession with the transgender in schools subject? That seems to be the sudden focus of every political ad on TV and spam texts.

I get that it’s a cheap scare tactic but the only reason I can see that they would run with this is because they think it plays well with undecided voters. Why that topic and not immigration or the economy? Is America that dumb that one party thinks the key to winning a presidential election is to convince people their children may go to school and get a sex change? Or that inmates are getting sex changes in prison and this is the thing our country needs to worry about?

I mean, let’s see, we have immigration, the economy, a housing crisis, climate change, abortion, gun violence, Russia/Ukraine, Israel/Gaza, and China. But one party wants everyone to stress out over unauthorized sex changes at school.

They clearly have data showing that this line of ads likely has the most impact.  Whether that is more toward getting their own base out or pulling in undecideds/apathetics, I'm not sure.  But I agree it is perplexing as much as it is damning of what they think or our electorate and/or our electorate in general. 

You know what's really interesting about Trump's 2024 campaign? Both his team and the RNC seem to have pretty much left down-ballot races hanging. No one really knows how this will play out yet, but it could totally change the playbook for how national campaigns handle these smaller races going forward. From what it looks like, most candidates were stuck fending for themselves or having to lean on their state parties for help.

Here's the thing - a lot of the campaign money was getting funneled into Trump's legal defense. Plus, word is that Trump's folks and the RNC (with Lara Trump at the helm now) mostly want to funnel campaign spending through Trump's own properties. Not exactly leaving much in the pot for other candidates, right?

3 hours ago, Red Five said:

Lulz did they get James Austin Johnson for that? 

That guy isn't nearly as good

Any chance Trump would throw Henchcliffe under the bus? Would love nothing more than to see another example of what happens when you kiss his ass just to be thrown away when you no longer are useful to him. Loyalty means nothing to him, less than nothing, and we need more examples of fafo.

5 hours ago, Scheiss Meister said:

Pretty much anything east of the Cascades is maga.  It was jarring to witness.  West of the Cascades you see normal people; east of them you're in a different world.

Yep. Go watch Green Room (good time of year for it). Only mild hyperbole in that one.

12 minutes ago, mchookem said:

basically evidence that the campaign DID review his remarks beforehand and DIDN'T strenuously object to the remarks he did say. 

 

which is mind boggling considering they are now trying to distance themselves from it. motherfuckers, you approved that routine. you wanted it be a trial balloon and boy it went over badly

If Kamala has a massive advantage in cash, you sure wouldn't know it based on the barrage of Trump ads on daytime television.

1 minute ago, chainsaw said:

If Kamala has a massive advantage in cash, you sure wouldn't know it based on the barrage of Trump ads on daytime television.

they're likely using a lot more than just traditional media to spread their message. not many people under, say 40, likely watch daytime tv

1 minute ago, A-Tex Devil said:

They clearly have data showing that this line of ads likely has the most impact.  Whether that is more toward getting their own base out or pulling in undecideds/apathetics, I'm not sure.  But I agree it is perplexing as much as it is damning of what they think or our electorate and/or our electorate in general. 

This type of ad is what works on human beings. If you really think about it, and go to places in your head you dont want to go, we probably shouldn't live in a democracy. Human beings are not smart enough to have it.  Benevolent dictator probably is the best option for the human race. 

30 minutes ago, C-Man said:

Girl I went to HS and UT with posted this on FB earlier. Not her yard or sign. I think a friend of hers in San Marcos posted it.

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Lulz at that sig line

52 minutes ago, kevwun said:

It will be more than that.  I have Dem friends who think Kamala is going to lose.

Same. No one knows what is going to happen. Fucking idiot world we live in. She should win like 80-20, but nope, everyone sucks. 

1 minute ago, Longhorn_Fan68 said:

 not many people under, say 40, likely watch daytime tv

5 minutes ago, 'stache said:

Any chance Trump would throw Henchcliffe under the bus? 

For not calling her a cunt?

  

1 minute ago, Foosters said:
3 minutes ago, Longhorn_Fan68 said:

 not many people under, say 40, likely watch daytime tv

 

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1 hour ago, kevwun said:

It's starting to smell like Kamala's going to drop an asswhipping on Trump on election night.

Fuck, I want to believe.  But I'm afraid to.

9 minutes ago, 'stache said:

Any chance Trump would throw Henchcliffe under the bus? Would love nothing more than to see another example of what happens when you kiss his ass just to be thrown away when you no longer are useful to him. Loyalty means nothing to him, less than nothing, and we need more examples of fafo.

you never know but I don't see him wanting to do that because that somewhat implies he made a mistake. I see it more of Trump saying that Leftists can't take a joke and that he loves Puerto Ricans more than anyone.

22 minutes ago, wild_turkey said:

Honest question - Why does the GOP have this last minute obsession with the transgender in schools subject? That seems to be the sudden focus of every political ad on TV and spam texts.

honest answer - because their policies suck and are generally unpopular.

also it's not last minute. fear and obstruction is all they know.

1 minute ago, Chewbacca said:

Fuck, I want to believe.  But I'm afraid to.

I could be convinced that Trump or Harris will win 330 EVs. I don't see why we should believe polls. I think their margin of errors definitions are even wrong.

8 minutes ago, UTGrad98 said:

This type of ad is what works on human beings. If you really think about it, and go to places in your head you dont want to go, we probably shouldn't live in a democracy. Human beings are not smart enough to have it.  Benevolent dictator probably is the best option for the human race. 

the best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter.  

23 minutes ago, cactusflinthead said:

It's early. C-Man didn't see it until he got off work. I'm betting there's some footage floating around that hasn't been seen. I'm interested in the voting boxes too. 

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Suspect drives a volvo and has been linked to the Portland and Vancouver drop box fires.

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39 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

This message board is literally the only place I discuss politics.

It's wonderful.

I didn’t give a runny fuck about politics until that orange shitbird came to power.  Then I felt kind of forced to start paying attention and having informed opinions.  I am hopeful that after January, politics will become boring again and I can go back to not thinking about them at all, much less 24/7 like I am now.

 

It would bring me great joy to never post in this forum again.

3 minutes ago, Nuge said:

Suspect drives a volvo

Now I’m flummoxed 

11 hours ago, Js1 said:

NYT has Trump +10 in Texas (lol no) but Cruz only +4

Also Harris +12 in NE-02 and only -4 in NE-01

I didn't see where anybody's broken out the tabs on the TX poll. From what little I saw earlier this morning they had Houston all fucked up, way underestimating the Kamala vote. I'll go look for it. 

43 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

I'll say this, if Trump ends up winning, this thread is gonna be lit.

Bro. Time for another sign update. 

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3 minutes ago, Nuge said:

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Suspect drives a volvo and has been linked to the Portland and Vancouver drop box fires.

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1 hour ago, The Dog said:

 

This tracks with my decidedly unscientific visit to my small, very red hometown in the Kansas Meth Belt a couple of weeks ago.  I was very surprised by the lack of enthusiasm for Trump compared to 4 and 8 years ago.  He’ll win because of the inertia of life long republicans and the poisoning of the mind against Dems that Fox News has perpetuated in the dominant older population (anybody with ambition/ability leaves and doesn’t come back).   Saw more Harris signs than I’ve ever seen for a Dem (including Obama).  

honest answer - because their policies suck and are generally unpopular.


Sure, but they could at least attempt to focus on the economy or immigration. Both of those are legit concerns for many Americans and areas where the GOP could at least pretend to have an edge. Instead, they are hammering us with sex changes at school.
6 minutes ago, Nuge said:

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Suspect drives a volvo and has been linked to the Portland and Vancouver drop box fires.

What happened here?

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