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backscatter712

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38. If it's stupid and it works, it isn't stupid.

Tue Jun 16, 2020, 07:06 PM

Jun 2020

And I find attacks on a candidate's perceived health to be very effective.

The right-wing was pretty effective playing that game with Hillary, and they're also trying it with Biden.

Of course, with Trump, there's no need to make shit up - he's Commander Clorox - he's pretty obviously got a brain that looks like Swiss cheese in an MRI.

There's a bit of psychology going on - when you attack a candidate's health like this, and make him look weak, voters really pick up on that.

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New Lincoln Project ad #TrumpIsNotWell is off the chain! [View all] StarfishSaver Jun 2020 OP

Gets to the Delphinus Jun 2020 #1

This was the big bomb? Goodheart Jun 2020 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author femmedem Jun 2020 #9

Yup DesertRat Jun 2020 #42

It's clearly meant to needle an already anxious Trump. MissB Jun 2020 #47

Don't fall for it PNW-Dem Jun 2020 #75

yep. FoxNewsSucks Jun 2020 #77

Rick Wilson, Steve Schmidt & George Conway are never-Trumper Republicans. Frienemies. backscatter712 Jun 2020 #81

I agree with that completely. FoxNewsSucks Jun 2020 #82

Exactly true. You never hear them going against republican senators as a GROUP or a CULT that BComplex Jun 2020 #92

Yup. Even those pundits on MSNBC who were in the Bush administration. rickford66 Jun 2020 #79

good start. Needs more detailed Ilsa Jun 2020 #3

They're priming the pump. StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #5

I'm ok with that. Ilsa Jun 2020 #7

The press will take care of the examples - that's not going to be in an ad StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #10

The only way his genuine medical records will be released leftieNanner Jun 2020 #26

We're not getting his med records. Watching how he moves, talks, & tweets OTOH... backscatter712 Jun 2020 #89

Another lesson from our frienemies - they're really aggressive in pushing these on soc media. backscatter712 Jun 2020 #36

not a good ad gristy Jun 2020 #4

The ad isn't directed to you StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #6

This!! this is an ad aimed at those who voted Obama then Trump.. Peacetrain Jun 2020 #13

I think they are too Jarqui Jun 2020 #72

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Great ad. Kingofalldems Jun 2020 #18

These ads aren't supposed to "deliver anything profound " StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #24

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The people this ad is targeted to likely haven't heard psycholigists StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #34

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What clips would you show? StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #40

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Wow StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #46

Damn .. I missed the fun poster "Name Removed" and his pearls of wisdom DenverJared Jun 2020 #86

Seniors who say they would have a hard time walking down that ramp KNOW there's something wrong. AnotherMother4Peace Jun 2020 #44

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Believe me Seniors KNOW the difference between FDR's & Bunker Boy's deficits. We're not stupid. AnotherMother4Peace Jun 2020 #48

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That's not a comparison to make. MissB Jun 2020 #50

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The fact that Trump can't bring water to his mouth with one hand is being used in Biden adds womanofthehills Jun 2020 #52

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I care if he is sick. sheshe2 Jun 2020 #14

If it's stupid and it works, it isn't stupid. backscatter712 Jun 2020 #38

We already had one president that spent the last part of his term hiding his affliction. alfredo Jun 2020 #58

It's not a good ad for winning an election Renew Deal Jun 2020 #63

Ads placed in June aren't intended to win elections StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #65

I agree... it gets ahead of the GOP's attack on Biden's cognitive abilities... nt Blasphemer Jun 2020 #76

The idea is to define the other party first DenverJared Jun 2020 #87

They worship their god because he's a tough, manly man mcar Jun 2020 #80

How they see him vs. reality (trigger warning - it's not pretty) StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #83

That's where the other ad "Trump is weak" is also devastating DenverJared Jun 2020 #88

Points for using the toilet paper clip, but Mourning in America was a better ad. nt SunSeeker Jun 2020 #11

Ha, I found that part mean spirited soothsayer Jun 2020 #15

At this point, I'm all for mean-spirited. backscatter712 Jun 2020 #55

I might have chosen different footage for some parts soothsayer Jun 2020 #12

It was ok My favorite is still the lindsay graham one that one's insanely great! mucifer Jun 2020 #16

Meh - great if it gets traction, or just pisses Trump off, but not that compelling IMO nt Fiendish Thingy Jun 2020 #17

Daaaaayum! Docreed2003 Jun 2020 #19

It's not one of their better ads... SMC22307 Jun 2020 #20

good grief...this needs a Noob Noob response... qazplm135 Jun 2020 #21

This ad is running exclusively on Fox News and I like if for the fact that after octoberlib Jun 2020 #22

I'm amazed at the number of people here naysaying thai ad StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #25

I am , too. I think it's effective. This is geared towards Fox News viewers octoberlib Jun 2020 #28

You and me both. Hekate Jun 2020 #29

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You're missing the point entirely StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #32

Wow, somebody got yanked but good Hekate Jun 2020 #59

I don't remember who it was StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #61

I think this is just the start, i think this is the first salvo....... sunonmars Jun 2020 #23

Youtube malaise Jun 2020 #27

Way past time! KR! Cha Jun 2020 #31

This will get under Trump's skin ... bigly. n/t Laelth Jun 2020 #35

Definitely StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #39

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I think it's both StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #49

He has never been well. warmfeet Jun 2020 #56

I still believe in taking the high road Shermann Jun 2020 #57

You think pointing out the president of the United States is evidencing clear signs of dementia StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #60

Well, avert your eyes & create your own ads.Most of us get the point: DEMS ARE NOT THE AUDIENCE Hekate Jun 2020 #64

That ad is good for raising money on the internet Renew Deal Jun 2020 #62

Here's why this ad is helpful: "Strike first". He wanted to project this on Biden. flibbitygiblets Jun 2020 #66

You're right! StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #69

Death by a thousand cuts. Snip, snip, lance, jab. Keep 'em coming. fierywoman Jun 2020 #67

I don't like this at all! It makes fun of physical symptoms that lots of... LAS14 Jun 2020 #68

It doesn't make fun of his symptoms StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #70

Trump has tried to do this to Biden already. Shouldn't someone point out that it's actually flibbitygiblets Jun 2020 #71

Have other Presidents walked down a ramp after speaking at West Point? Mr.Bill Jun 2020 #73

Obama did StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #74

The ramp was the same for Obama. crickets Jun 2020 #90

Lordy mcar Jun 2020 #78

What's good about this ad ibegurpard Jun 2020 #84

OUCHez-vous! calimary Jun 2020 #85

This is a great ad Gothmog Jun 2020 #91