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In reply to the discussion: His withdrawal has unleashed a torrent of enthusiasm [View all]Sympthsical
(10,975 posts)15. My Millennial cohort is overwhelmingly enthusiastic
Overwhelmingly.
I do think this is based on age. And I think that age difference is why DU is probably the gloomiest space I've seen all day. Scanning Reddit, Discord, texting with friends, etc. The prevailing sentiment is, "Finally. Now we have a chance. Let's go."
I think a lot of people just didn't understand the dearth of enthusiasm in this election, particularly among voters under 50.
That's changed today. Will it last? Who knows. 3.5 months is a long time for the American attention span.
But it's at least encouraging. Imagine a high-energy Kamala Harris lighting Trump's ass on fire?
People will often mirror someone else's energy, even unconsciously. If we run a high-energy campaign, that can seep into voters. I truly believe that.
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It's the honeymoon phase. Just wait till the same media, right-wingers, Russian trolls, etc. that had it out for Biden..
W_HAMILTON
Jul 2024
#2
His real ratings on maryland are not great, in the short time he has been the
thatdemguy
Jul 2024
#39
This older Democrat is relieved and enthusiastic, as is my older Democratic spouse.
Ms. Toad
Jul 2024
#44
"Anyway, now that he has withdrawn, I assume the topic is no longer off limits."
J_William_Ryan
Jul 2024
#5
ActBlue reported $27.5 million from small dollar donors in just the last 5 hours since the announcement.
Raftergirl
Jul 2024
#8
The problem - at least for me - was that Democrats in Congress were *publicly* insisting
Ocelot II
Jul 2024
#37
I believe Joe would have won and all REAL predictors pointed in that direction.
Deek1935
Jul 2024
#42