Why Trump's Rallies Probably Aren't Working

[babylonsister]

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Why Trump’s Rallies Probably Aren’t Working
October 21, 2020 at 6:39 am EDT By Taegan Goddard

Politico: “Trump views rallies in battleground states as the linchpin of his closing argument, a means to excite his supporters and ensure they vote on Nov. 3. But many Republicans close to the White House, former senior administration officials and political advisers say the rallies are largely a way to keep the unscripted and undisciplined president occupied, since they do little to persuade new Trump voters. Rallies, they note, do not woo senior citizens, independents or suburban women, many of whom have moved away from the Trump ticket this election cycle. Most of Trump’s rallies are no longer televised nationally as they once were.”

“And with coronavirus infection rates climbing, the Trump rallies often draw negative headlines in local news markets because the packed events defy public health guidelines, featuring few masks and almost no social distancing.”

[no_hypocrisy]

1. And Trump "rallies" are more entertainment than political.

He's not garnering a single new vote with his riffs.

[Earthshine2]

9. Brian Williams once described his performance at rallies as a kind of stand-up comedy.

He delivers a lot of crude own-the-libs laugh lines.

They're not funny to us, but his base loves them.

[Roy Rolling]

25. It's That Simple

Trumps act is stale. It’s boring. It’s old because in 2016 he said the problems are caused by somebody else. In 2020 he is the problem.

[DeminPennswoods]

31. Exactly

nt

[SharonAnn]

22. He's become really, really, really boring.

[leftyladyfrommo]

28. And just plain disgusting. nt

[GoCubsGo]

2. A lot of the audience are the same damn people each time, too.

They follow him around like they're some warped, parallel universe Dead Heads, where the band preaches hatred, rather than "Be kind." I call them, "Brain-dead Heads." You don't attract new supporters, when all you do is talk to the same people over and over again.

[DarthDem]

4. Wow, so funny

Great comment.

[Earthshine2]

11. And they love to hear his greatest hits over and over again.

"Hillary's emails", "They spied on my campaign", "Joe Biden is corrupt" ...

And the crowd responds, "Lock them up ..."

They live in a fantasy world where Trump is a great guy and a man of the people.

[kskiska]

19. Yes, I read a book about them.

Liar's Circus: A Strange and Terrifying Journey Into the Upside-Down World of Trump's MAGA Rallies, by Carl Hoffman

"In this daring work of immersive journalism, based on hundreds of hours of reporting, Carl Hoffman journeys deep inside Donald Trump’s rallies, seeking to understand the strange and powerful tribe that forms the president’s base."

[GoCubsGo]

20. Bob Cesca had him on his podcast a few weeks ago.

Quite an eye-opener. It's a cult, for sure.

[lagomorph777]

33. "Dead Head" is a sardonic joke, given the COVID environment.

Many of them (and their families) will end up dead.

[NewJeffCT]

3. Trump's base is dispirited and shrinking

he's using the rallies to drive up turnout among his core supporters. Seems pretty obvious to me as his polling has been way down among non college educated whites.

[Denzil_DC]

5. Astroturf can't vote. n/t

[genxlib]

7. Whether they are "working" depends on what they are meant to accomplish

If they are meant to rally a hard core group of potentially violent zombies to react when he claims victory despite all evidence to the contrary...

Then they might be working just fine.

People don't just wake up believing all that shit. It has to be drummed into them over and over again.

[Freethinker65]

8. Yep. Trump rallies are for Trump's ego, nothing more

The optics during this pandemic are not a positive. Far more voters choose not to attend rallies, and many see each of Trump's ignorant supporters that attend as a possible selfish COVID spreader.

[Ilsa]

10. I'm expecting covid-19 outbreaks in

areas south of Atlanta, like around Macon.

[Thomas Hurt]

12. There are only so many idiots who will cleave to a malignant narcissist and demogogue.

Trump likes them because it feeds his narcissism. Well, unless last night was the start of a change.

[FM123]

13. They also don't work if

you gripe and moan that it's too cold and you really didn't want to come then leave early before your rally is over like he did last night in Erie, PA. Nothing like waiting all day with your stupid red hat on for your dear leader to have him spit on you and tell you how you are nothing but a pain in the neck to him....

[central scrutinizer]

14. Thank you, Sir

[FM123]

15. Perfect!

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

29. He walked off?? Was Leslie Stahl on stage or something?! nt

[FM123]

36. funny

[RazzleCat]

16. he is using his 2016 playbook

He has no money, so he is attempting the 2016 play. Problem is this time the news is not playing his "rallies", all he gets now is a quick story with comments re: no masks or social distancing.

[SharonAnn]

23. He's become really boring.

[SharonAnn]

24. He's become really boring.

[tanyev]

17. And quotes and video from those rallies often do him more harm.

[C_U_L8R]

18. Trump has done nothing to gain new votes.

And he's repelled many he had before. The only ones left are the crazies, deadenders and chronically spiteful. Let's put a finish to this despicable era.

[Tommymac]

21. Perfect description: McConnell & Graham & Cruz & Comey & The Whole DC Gang of Thieves

"The only ones left are the crazies, deadenders and chronically spiteful."

Let's get them Voted Out. And/or Impeached.

They are a grave danger to Democracy.

[Sherman A1]

38. Agreed

They are in there with Trump to get the most they can for themselves and no one else.

[TeamPooka]

26. If the goal is to spread the virus then they are working.

[lagomorph777]

34. +1 I think that is the goal. Trump is waging biological war on America.

[kimbutgar]

27. I wish someone would do a correlation study of outbreaks in areas where has these rallies

[Politicub]

30. It's Trump's farewell tour, even if he doesn't realize it.

It is doubtful he’s attracting any new supporters with these events. Sadly, seeing Trump live at a rally will be one of the most exciting events in his followers’ lives.

[Takket]

32. If you ask drumpf his rallies are proof he is beloved by all

And the polls are fake news.

Watching him find out the truth will be sweet lol

[DeminPennswoods]

35. As Tim Alberta wrote

Trump's like that drunk at the bar that everyone wants to just shut up.

[bucolic_frolic]

37. Trump hasn't solved one problem in 4 years just created many more and says he's Great!

Americans are feeling the empty.