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In reply to the discussion: I was wrong about Vice President Biden. [View all]Pacifist Patriot
(24,653 posts)I live in a county that went 16 points for Trump. He'll win here again, but I predict a single digit margin. And in a swing state, that type of decline could make all the difference.
Within 500 steps of my house (I have a FitBit), there are:
At least five Trump voters who are not just voting against Trump, they are excited to vote for Biden. One is particularly vocal and an absolute joy to talk to as his enthusiasm seems to radiate from every atom in his body. The zeal of the convert. LOL!
Three new voters (18 and 19 years old) who really really wanted a younger and more progressive candidate are all in for Biden. One is text-banking and one is writing postcards.
One Gary Johnson voter who thought he was going to hold his nose to vote for Biden and disclosed to me just last week how much he thinks Biden is the perfect person at the perfect time.
I have yet to encounter anyone who did not vote for Trump in 2016 who plans to vote for him in 2020. I know they're likely to keep a much lower profile if they exist, but instinct tells me if you weren't charmed by him in 2016 there's not much there to charm you now.
I really wanted Elizabeth Warren, but have also come to see that Biden is the perfect contrast to Trump. And that may be exactly what we needed. I adore Joe and as odd as this sounds, really really want to see Dr. Biden as First Lady. No clue why as First Ladies have never really held much of my attention until Michelle Obama.