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Drunken Irishman

(34,857 posts) Tue Jun 23, 2020, 10:43 PM Jun 2020

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By a margin of 53-47, Americans see Biden as better on restoring law and order.

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(for all those people who think Trump wins with law and order talk)

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By a margin of 53-47, Americans see Biden as better on restoring law and order. (Original Post) Drunken Irishman Jun 2020 OP

Interesting, though it only makes sense. Music Man Jun 2020 #1

Yup. I've been saying this: Trump doesn't have credibility on this issue. Drunken Irishman Jun 2020 #2

Music Man

(1,184 posts)

1. Interesting, though it only makes sense.

Reply to Drunken Irishman (Original post)

Tue Jun 23, 2020, 10:46 PM

Jun 2020

If Donald Trump says he's the law and order candidate, it's just so easy for voters to say, "Uh... Aren't you the guy in charge?"

This is why Trump's playing the "law and order" card as an incumbent is completely different from Nixon in '68, running as a challenger. Different scenarios altogether.

Drunken Irishman

(34,857 posts)

2. Yup. I've been saying this: Trump doesn't have credibility on this issue.

Reply to Music Man (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 23, 2020, 10:48 PM

Jun 2020

It just works against him when this is factored into the ever declining conditions of America.

One great example: 1992. The Rodney King Riots didn't elevate Bush over Clinton, despite Clinton actually sympathizing with the rioters (and Bush taking a tough, 'we gotta end this lawlessness' approach.

The incumbent is expected to be in charge. Clearly Trump has no earthly idea on how to lead.

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