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In reply to the discussion: So many of us continue to live in denial... [View all]nilram
(3,113 posts)23. What do you mean by "a stunning fashion"
The only way it was stunning is that it was unexpected. It's not clear that she's lost the popular vote. Any statements to the contrary don't take into account the as-yet uncounted ballots in California and elsewhere.
Actually the other way that it's stunning is that, in five swing states, voters elected Democratic Senators but not a Democratic president. Whatever their demographics or attitudes, it's pretty unusual for people to split their ticket.
People have been voting against their own interest for a long time (cf Ronald Reagan), that's not stunning at all.
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yet "that black lady who takes over if he dies" was also true in 2020 when he beat Trump.
thesquanderer
Nov 2024
#38
That is a good point, for those who have some knowledge of the democratic process
Bluetus
Nov 2024
#74
Don't fall for the "price of eggs" bullshit. People are doing very well in this economy
Yavin4
Nov 2024
#69
It really wasn't. It was all about the GOP getting the MRA and incel vote via social media.
valleyrogue
Nov 2024
#12
Gen Z moved towards President Trump, moreso men but women as well as compared to those that supported
kelly1mm
Nov 2024
#28
We could have acknowledged it more instead of saying it was better and just in peoples minds that things were bad,
Pisces
Nov 2024
#32
So do they think grocery prices are going to come down now. Trump cares about your grocery prices?
Walleye
Nov 2024
#56
Lets assume this is true for arguments sale. Lets ALSO look at Gen Z voters moving towards
kelly1mm
Nov 2024
#5
His appoval ratings in November of 2004 hovered around fifty percent.
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2024
#11
A 2 month campaign did her in. We needed a primary from the very beginning. Our blind spot was how
Pisces
Nov 2024
#73
The best time to attack someone who's traumatized is while the trauma is still ongoing
Orrex
Nov 2024
#20
I appreciate critques and answers now, just take a break if you can't stand the heat
Beringia
Nov 2024
#66
How many of us on DU are still working full time while trying to feed and clothe our kids?
summer_in_TX
Nov 2024
#27
No, they are reckless, stupid, assholes they willfully put my ass and their's too in a sling.
TheKentuckian
Nov 2024
#46