2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.

[TexEx15 17956]

 

[Royalfan5 2384]

1 hour ago, chainsaw said:

I thought we were talking about small town football coaches.

I played 8-man football in Nebraska for multiple liberal coaches, who in turn were also from rural Nebraska. 

[Chuckie Finster 23094]

I've previously written about a Jewish relative who had always been a reliable Democratic Party voter, but had declared that she would not be voting for any Democrats this cycle due to her perception that they were not supportive of enough of Israel.  She reiterated this to me again after some of the protests outside the DNC gained publicity earlier in the week.

She texted me this morning that Kamala's speech earned her vote.

[chainsaw 10300]

Just now, Royalfan5 said:

I played 8-man football in Nebraska for multiple liberal coaches, who in turn were also from rural Nebraska. 

That's good, maybe it's different in the midwest.

[Tuco 5094]

My concern in PA with the switch from Biden to Kamala is that the latent racism and misogyny in a portion of the old white dems lowers turnout. 
There’s a house I drive by when I go get tacos for lunch that has had a Biden Harris sign for like 6-8 months. Since the house next door has blossomed into full maga regalia. Last time I drove by the Biden sign is gone with nothing replacing it. 
Obviously just a single observation that likely means absolutely nothing. But my fear is that PA doesn’t come through for Harris the way it did for Biden. 
It was clear that enthusiasm for both old men was way down across the board. 
I’m hopeful that there a lot of people that haven’t yet formed an opinion of Kamala.  Hopefully they were watching last night.
That first debate could absolutely sway the battleground states significantly. The Trump campaign knows that which is why they were trying hard to get a Fox News debate out in front. I fully expect him to host a town hall on Fox and then say “well since she didn’t come to the one on Fox, I’m not going to the abc one.”
Im not sure how real any of my concerns with PA should be, vs just irrational fear. 

Pennsylvania is the biggest concern (tightest percentages) for the rust belt swing states.
But, it may just take a while to get Kamala signs, particularly if the old man is not great at the inter webs. He might not get one until someone knocks on his door.
I am hopeful the very active UAW support helps in PA.

[DigglerontheHoof 21560]

3 minutes ago, TexEx15 said:

 

[BurntOrange&White 41963]

3 minutes ago, TexEx15 said:

 

Insert him bragging and taking credit for overturning Roe vs Wade

[quigley 1565]

1 hour ago, Constant said:

He’s getting dangerously close to ‘black face’ territory. 

He's got rosacea, a skin condition that cause his redness and gets worse in the sun.

I don't care about him at all, but it would be a really sly debate technique to show sympathy for him about this problem.

[The Hot Dog Buffet 1314]

20 hours ago, Tuco said:

The second half of the text is interesting: 

When I point out what the Democratic Party and their super PACs have done to sabotage our campaign, their response is always, “but Trump is worse.” Here’s an idea: stop suing us. Let us debate. Quit rigging the media and the polls. It’s a simple formula, people—get with it.

1. Doesn't really refute Trump is worse.  What a hollow fucking endorsement, if there is one. 

2. Seems to be fishing for a negotiation rather than explaining a decision.  

That doesn't sound like someone who is actually planning to endorse Trump tomorrow.  They may, but it seems like they are trying to figure out other options. Or they are just terrible at this.

 

Kamala should offer him a cabinet position. Then when it comes time to make the appointment, tell him that all she needs is proof of vaccination.

[Fudge Nuggets 19467]

4 hours ago, lemonlime said:

How do we get as many as possible of the non-cult member 60-70% of the country to show up, and convince the cult members to stay home?

I still like my idea of flooding MAGA channels with panic posts about a super duper scary caravan arriving at the border on Nov 5th.  A call to arms for all true patriots to defend the border on that day is needed.

[4th&Five 42015]

 

[Radical Larry 28825]

8 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Insert him bragging and taking credit for overturning Roe vs Wade

Everybody wanted it gone. 

[C-Man 27801]

12 hours ago, TexEx15 said:

Holy shit give this photo/photographer ALLL the awards.

 

What makes this shot even more incredible is that she was fidgeting around with her sister like crazy during great auntie's speech. Extra props to Kamala for not getting distracted.

['stache 22145]

11 minutes ago, TexEx15 said:

 

I don't understand this, like at all. His base is very much in favor of a nationwide abortion ban, it's been programed into them since at least the early 80s. The Harris campaign should screenshot that and make it a commercial on Fox News. Make their viewers lose their mind that their conservative god is a baby killer.

[locodos 5593]

3 minutes ago, Fudge Nuggets said:

I still like my idea of flooding MAGA channels with panic posts about a super duper scary caravan arriving at the border on Nov 5th.  A call to arms for all true patriots to defend the border on that day is needed.

I'd prefer the story that the polling stations have had Corona Virus Vaccine particles injected into the HVAC ducts to pacify and neuter any patriots who mistakenly enter.   They'll enter men and exit soy boys!  Might be traces on the mail in ballots too!

[TexasEd 8267]

3 minutes ago, locodos said:

I'd prefer the story that the polling stations have had Corona Virus Vaccine particles injected into the HVAC ducts to pacify and neuter any patriots who mistakenly enter.   They'll enter men and exit soy boys!  Might be traces on the mail in ballots too!

The police are outside the polling places and will be rounding up any remaining suspects from the Jan 6 riots when they show voter ID

[Fudge Nuggets 19467]

27 minutes ago, heso said:

Last time I drove by the Biden sign is gone with nothing replacing it. 

I don't think the Harris signs are available yet.  Someone on here posted they ordered one and it wasn't expected to ship until September.

[Nice Guy Eddie 13741]

21 minutes ago, TexEx15 said:

 

He will soon flat out bribe voters to vote for him soon. "I will give each American a $5,000 tax rebate when I'm elected"

[Js1 87223]

1 minute ago, Fudge Nuggets said:

I don't think the Harris signs are available yet.  Someone on here posted they ordered one and it wasn't expected to ship until September.

Yep. It said ships September 3 I think?

[C-Man 27801]

Say what you will about 538 but this was an interesting graphic: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2024-election-forecast/#path-to-270

[Brian Fantana 6874]

19 minutes ago, Chuckie Finster said:

I've previously written about a Jewish relative who had always been a reliable Democratic Party voter, but had declared that she would not be voting for any Democrats this cycle due to her perception that they were not supportive of enough of Israel.  She reiterated this to me again after some of the protests outside the DNC gained publicity earlier in the week.

She texted me this morning that Kamala's speech earned her vote.

I had pretty much the exact same thing happen with one of my aunts (Jewish as well). Her position is very silly but I didn't want to bust her up over it. Given what I know about her, her threats to not vote D for president were likely hollow, but I laid out pretty clearly for her how much worse Trump is for both Israelis and Palestinians in both the short and long runs anyway.

Like I said, she was likely voting blue either way, but I told her to stop listening to John Fetterman (she is Pennsylvanian) and instead read between the lines of what Kamala has been saying.

[BehoId, The Underminer! 11669]

7 minutes ago, C-Man said:

Say what you will about 538 but this was an interesting graphic: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2024-election-forecast/#path-to-270

i like that exactly 269 and exactly 270 are both very plausible.

 

[TexasHooch 5213]

6 minutes ago, C-Man said:

Say what you will about 538 but this was an interesting graphic: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2024-election-forecast/#path-to-270

[Chopper 17435]

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These are what your choices look like: 

[BurntOrange&White 41963]

22 minutes ago, C-Man said:

Say what you will about 538 but this was an interesting graphic: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2024-election-forecast/#path-to-270

I think it's interesting how two massive states are closer to the center on the republican side than the massive democratic states are to their sides center. They're so fucking fucked.

[SydneyCarton 49520]

2 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

I think it's interesting how two massive states are closer to the center on the republican side than the massive democratic states are to their sides center. They're so fucking fucked.

Long term, yes. That’s why they’re pulling out the stops to win now and dismantle everything. 

[Chopper 17435]

This is absurd. Another fascist Trump judge. Should be useful at the debate though. Next up: Missiles.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-judge-tosses-machine-gun-possession-case-calls-ban-unconstitutional-2024-08-23/

[Francisco 2.0 32607]

 

 

[LTbear 4215]

3 hours ago, chainsaw said:

public school corches become public school corches most of the time because they couldn't hack it as cops (which is already a low bar). think about that.

Is this a quote from Trump or is this your own dumbfuckery? Because it's stupid as fuck either way.  

Edited August 23 by LTbear

[Longhorn_Fan68 34106]

4 hours ago, Pancho said:

How crazy would it be that two things turnip and radical republicans did during this convention would end up costing them bigly—

- making fun of Gus

- saying assistant coaches aren’t real coaches

 

 

Jesus.

 

LFG!

well, "weird" is what finally got their attention so yeah, this checks out

Just now, LTbear said:

What new dumbfuckery are you on about? This so fucking stupid it's hard to even put together what ass you pulled it from. 

definitely not your avatar's ass

[Chopper 17435]

Sticking point in whether Kennedy will endorse Diaper Don: He needs to apologize for the one reasonable thing he did in his 4 year term, probably by accident.

 

[Surly Bevo 25773]

5 hours ago, Js1 said:

And one dumb white lady who “still isn’t voting” which means Trump 

They are all dumb for still having been undecided at this point

[BehoId, The Underminer! 11669]

That would be hilarious to see Donald actually be reduced to admitting he did something wrong, just to get the crumb of support that RFK Jr could provide.

[LTbear 4215]

4 minutes ago, Chopper said:

Sticking point in whether Kennedy will endorse Diaper Don: He needs to apologize for the one reasonable thing he did in his 4 year term, probably by accident.

 

Trump apologizing or admitting fault isn't gonna happen, so...

[Constant 6888]

6 minutes ago, Chopper said:

Sticking point in whether Kennedy will endorse Diaper Don: He needs to apologize for the one reasonable thing he did in his 4 year term, probably by accident.

 

A lot of words to say, “pay us more”. 

[Goredho 17663]

58 minutes ago, 'stache said:

I don't understand this, like at all. His base is very much in favor of a nationwide abortion ban, it's been programed into them since at least the early 80s. The Harris campaign should screenshot that and make it a commercial on Fox News. Make their viewers lose their mind that their conservative god is a baby killer.

He is a dumb malignant narcissist who has had enough money through life to insulate himself from his true identity.  Which is — at best — the failed fortunate son of a multi-millionaire and hated by a majority of Americans and a vast majority of the people he wished viewed him as a peer.  More and more people are seeing him for what he truly is and are flocking to oppose him, more and more people are speaking out against him, the crowds that used to fuel him are diminishing, all of which further erodes his self-image and leads to him to have to confront the truth of his existence.

I believe we are witnessing the disintegration of his identity and psyche.

Edited August 23 by Goredho

[Jiggy-Z 3509]

6 minutes ago, LTbear said:

Trump apologizing or admitting fault isn't gonna happen, so...

...he will make some promises that he has no intention of keeping and they will fall for it.

[Gatorubet 30763]

Quote

Eight times over the past 16 presidential election cycles dating back to 1960, the party with the most popular convention among television viewers won in November. Eight times they lost.

[BehoId, The Underminer! 11669]

3 minutes ago, Gatorubet said:

Eight times over the past 16 presidential election cycles dating back to 1960, the party with the most popular convention among television viewers won in November. Eight times they lost.

 

[TommysTinyTowels 827]

1 hour ago, Js1 said:

Yep. It said ships September 3 I think?

Said September 5th release date, got it Wednesday.

https://store.kamalaharris.com/harris-walz-yard-sign/

[TexEx15 17956]

More base red meat. 

[Serak The Preparer 3484]

2 hours ago, Skipper said:

Agreed.  It was pretty impressive.  When she first took over the nomination I was of the opinion it wasn't likely she would have risen to the top of a true open Democratic primary.  After watching that speech (which is the definitively the most I've paid attention to her since the 2020 nomination process) I think pretty likely she would have come out on top in any event.  Not that it matters now, but in hindsight in an alternative scenario where Biden was still running, he really should have put her more in the spotlight. She had low favorability partially because she didn't seem to really do much or be highlighted as VP.  I was (wrongly) in the category believing she was a liability to Biden.   But the Kamala we saw last night would have put any concern about her taking over for Biden to bed.  Of course, that might have been the exact reason Biden staffers didn't want to put her in the spotlight if they were trying to avoid Biden stepping down.

In any event - I have not gone back and read the thread but I assume the consensus is she absolutely knocked it out of the park and I agree.

[Pancho 46356]

Turnip on truf social: “My AdMinIsTaTiOn WiLl bE gReAT foR  WoMenS!”

 

 

 

Me: 

 

[Gatorubet 30763]

 Says Kennedy in race helps Trump not at all

Counterpoint:

Edited August 23 by Gatorubet
Instead of an increase in a blue state, I’m putting the overall election poll. Too damn close

[Sawbonz 28240]

2 hours ago, 'stache said:

Yeah, I don't remember being very much impressed with her in the 2020 primaries, but she's killing it right now.

I keep hearing people say this. I honestly don’t recall seeing enough of her to make an assessment. The debates had so many people onstage none of them had a chance to stand out IMO. I think every debate she was in had like 10 participants 

[bluto 4999]

Harris folks need to post that picture of trump to their socials every day. Nothing else, just the picture. 

[otisdog 365]

1 hour ago, Fudge Nuggets said:

I don't think the Harris signs are available yet.  Someone on here posted they ordered one and it wasn't expected to ship until September.

Saw one in my neighborhood yesterday.

[Sawbonz 28240]

1 hour ago, TexEx15 said:

 

[safe sex 12036]

A Harris/Walz campaign office opened up on North Loop, a block or two from the Home Slice. You might be able to get signs there

[chainsaw 10300]

1 minute ago, safe sex said:

A Harris/Walz campaign office opened up on North Loop, a block or two from the Home Slice. You might be able to get signs there

They're putting money in Texas??