America Stares Down a Trump-Biden Repeat in Disbelief and Denial

[brooklynite]

New York Times

President Biden is cruising to the Democratic nomination. Former President Donald J. Trump could begin to wrap up his party’s nod within days.

America’s response: This can’t be real.

Even as both men stroll toward likely summer coronations and a fall rematch, an undercurrent of disbelief is coursing through the country. Many Republicans view Mr. Biden as so politically and physically weak that they think his party will replace him. Many Democrats can’t fathom that Mr. Trump could win another nomination while he is facing 91 felony counts and four criminal trials.

This incredulity — ranging from casual doubtfulness to conspiratorial denial — has lurked beneath a year of polling showing a deeply gloomy public mood, and has emerged in dozens of interviews over the past two weeks as well as recent declarations from candidates and political commentators.

[justaprogressive]

1. A poll! Disbelief or Denial?

[dpibel]

2. A profoundly stupid article

"Here are some Republicans who believe Biden won't be the Democratic nominee. And here are a few Democrats who think/hope that Trump won't be the Republican standard bearer."

Question being: So what?

There's not even any speculation about how people will vote if their fever dreams do not come true.

A few minutes of my life I'll never get back.

[brooklynite]

5. Well, the Campaign Manager for Biden-Harris said essentially the same thing last month.

Understanding the electorate is the first step towards reaching out to it.

[GuppyGal]

3. "America" should blame the GOPiss and shit party and their rabid followers nt

[Tommy Carcetti]

4. Man served grilled chicken with a side of steaming turd proclaims...

…”This is the worst meal ever!”

[Kid Berwyn]

6. Appreciate how NYT gives equal consideration to both parties.

Very uh fair of them.