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TwilightZone

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2. I don't think that's the primary reason. It's more of a side effect.

Reply to MLAA (Original post)

Fri Oct 18, 2024, 10:00 PM

Oct 2024

I think the primary reason is the same as when they did something similar in 2022. Try to control the narrative. Motivate the base by claiming that Trump (the GOP, in general, in 2022) has momentum. Set up claims of fraud if the results don't meet the skewed projections and expectations.

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I'm thinking the flood of right wing polls coming out of the woodwork are primarily to increase the value of DJT stock [View all] MLAA Oct 2024 OP

We'll IGNORE them ailsagirl Oct 2024 #1

Yes, we will! MLAA Oct 2024 #5

I don't think that's the primary reason. It's more of a side effect. TwilightZone Oct 2024 #2

I would think setting up claims of fraud dgauss Oct 2024 #4

Also, their investors/gamblers then have skin in the game, and will fight harder for him Drum Oct 2024 #11

Yep, they are certainly laying the groundwork. I think we are going to do very well any stymie their efforts to MLAA Oct 2024 #7

I think we are going to do well enough to minimize their tricks. MLAA Oct 2024 #8

They also believe it will dampen the lefts enthusiasm. Ferrets are Cool Oct 2024 #3

You are so right, it absolutely will not! MLAA Oct 2024 #6

Nothing will dampen our spirit!! n/t ailsagirl Oct 2024 #10

No, they are primarily to manipulate polling averages and drive media narratives Fiendish Thingy Oct 2024 #9