Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

LAS14

(13,749 posts)
Wed Nov 27, 2019, 07:00 PM Nov 2019

Do you think a single persuadable person watched...

... "All the Presidents' Lies" on CNN? Or was it totally preaching to the choir? By "persuadable" I mean that infinitesimal part of the country who are not set on their choice. The Obama/Trump voters.

tia
las

7 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

doc03

(35,148 posts)
1. Nope Trump supporters would not watch anything on CNN (fake news) you know. I told a
Wed Nov 27, 2019, 07:06 PM
Nov 2019

couple about the show but one said they all tell lies and the other brought up Hillary and Obama telling lies.

LAS14

(13,749 posts)
2. I've added this to my OP.
Wed Nov 27, 2019, 07:24 PM
Nov 2019

By "persuadable" I mean that infinitesimal part of the country who are not set on their choice. The Obama/Trump voters.

dewsgirl

(14,961 posts)
3. I enjoyed it. I realize that wasn't your point, they really only
Wed Nov 27, 2019, 07:24 PM
Nov 2019

watch FOX, OANN and whatever other garbage channels are available.
It's possible some independents may have been influenced.

maxsolomon

(32,992 posts)
4. You say "persuadable", I say "Low-information Flibberdigibbets".
Wed Nov 27, 2019, 07:27 PM
Nov 2019

if you flipped from Obama to Trump, you do not take in any information when you make decisions.

it's a largely inchoate emotional reaction that sways you.

doc03

(35,148 posts)
6. I would say more Democrats are paying attention to the impeachment
Wed Nov 27, 2019, 09:42 PM
Nov 2019

hearings, the Trump cult will not watch anything but Fox.

applegrove

(118,022 posts)
7. But independant wobblies who watch fox are tuning out. At least
Wed Nov 27, 2019, 10:54 PM
Nov 2019

when impeachment has been on. So hopefully after getting a taste of true news, when they go back to Fox they see the lies.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Do you think a single per...