It will be one thing to be disgruntled as such if Trump actually wins on votes, even by electoral college. By rights he should be in prison not contesting elections for his conduct last time out.Whatever way you look at it this is the most divisive election in my memory and I follow closely here of course, my native NI, UK in general the US and even France.
Ni being the exception to all analysis the notable thing about these other healthy democracies is the voters accept the result. Sure I was disappointed when Heath beat Wilson or when Bush beat Gore. But for the first time I sense that US democracy will fail this "accept the result" test. Well yes Trump garbage didn't accept the 2020 result and ceratinly won't accept him losing this time. But if he wins there is going to be a very disgruntled majority (Kamala well odds on to win popular vote) of US voters.
It's not Civil War stuff or anywhere near it but it seems that, whatever administration takes over, half the populace will be totally resentful of it.
I actually thought that was one of his better stunts, Trump dressed in a high viz vest in a garbage truck makes him connect with the blue collar worker, very similar to the stuff boris johnson used to do, that was like the trump of 2016 more than anything.And another thing. I think Trump driving a garbage truck is a mistake (for him). For sure his Garbage supporters will lap it up. But everybody else will see that there is a huge difference between an old man being careless and the very disgusting joke.
Agreed.I think any "decent" republican candidate would have stomped home in this election to be honest. The only reason it's so tight is so many are finding it difficult to vote Trump given all his baggage.
I find it absolutely fascinating. I am looking forward to Tuesday night/Wednesday morning coverage even more than I am looking forward to City of Troy in the Breeders Cup this evening.I am actively avoiding all coverage of the US election.
I find it about 90% stupid and 0% directly relevant to my wellbeing.
Am I the only one?
The last landslide win was in 1984 when Reagan beat Mondale. Reagan won 49 of the 50 states or more properly, 525 of the 538 electoral college votes.Any half decent Democratic candidate should be running away with things at this stage and the fact that the election is still in the balance points as much to her failure to convince voters as it does to Trump’s popularity.
are you going to take some of those rich trump backers money by backing Harris now that the odds have tightened coming into the election?Game on! 55%/45%
too lateare you going to take some of those rich trump backers money by backing Harris now that the odds have tightened coming into the election?
I used to find it fascinating but in a more detached way... as a sortof Superbowl of politics.I find it absolutely fascinating. I am looking forward to Tuesday night/Wednesday morning coverage even more than I am looking forward to City of Troy in the Breeders Cup this evening.
But I do agree that it should not be directly relevant to my wellbeing though it will take about a week for me to get over a Trump/Musk win
Yes.But nothing like the baleful consequences that could result from a second Trump term, for Ireland's economy, global economy, and European stability.
A poorly name phase springs to mind, 'car crash' TV.Yes.
It's appalling, yet compelling.
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