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85. It's the propaganda. Dems have some serious branding work to do.

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That the election is even this close is a disgrace. [View all] JohnSJ Oct 22 OP

One we will not live down cilla4progress Oct 22 #1

We're going to find out very soon peggysue2 Oct 22 #13

I'm with you, cilla4progress Oct 22 #28

Mostly because Rump is a narcissistic asshole mdbl Oct 22 #44

The U.S. as a whole JohnSJ Oct 22 #29

I completely agree. Think. Again. Oct 22 #2

It is, but not just because so many people will vote for Trump EarlG Oct 22 #3

Exactly right, gab13by13 Oct 22 #11

While I fully agree with those two factors, it goes much deeper than that. TwilightZone Oct 22 #14

I don't disagree with you EarlG Oct 22 #26

We have the Roberts court cilla4progress Oct 22 #31

The contrast couldn't be greater . Trump is not hiding who he is, JohnSJ Oct 22 #36

I think they've become so tribal that it doesn't matter who represents them... TwilightZone Oct 22 #73

Trump is unique. TwilightZone Oct 22 #54

History proves these wanna be dictators fail...as far back as Roman times. He will fail PortTack Oct 22 #64

At this point, it's all up to us. TwilightZone Oct 22 #72

To be fair, we've been complaining about the media since DU's inception EarlG Oct 22 #90

Sure, I get that. TwilightZone Oct 22 #91

Bingo. He's exploiting deep-rooted cultural dysfunction. Rotten culture begets rotten character. nt Cognitive_Resonance Oct 22 #43

It all goes back to a Black President Freddie Oct 22 #60

Yep. TwilightZone Oct 22 #69

The Art of Polling... homegirl Oct 22 #68

Abortion was included on their "important issues" survey. TwilightZone Oct 22 #75

Thnak you for the link homegirl Oct 22 #86

What distresses me more than the in-flow of moneyed interests here and abroad... LAS14 Oct 22 #23

That is such a perfect summary. TwilightZone Oct 22 #76

True, but that it seems so many people are lacking critical thinking skills JohnSJ Oct 22 #32

And, the 4th estate, once seen as democracy's ever-vigilant guardian, is a for-profit manure spreader. Magoo48 Oct 22 #47

Agree. I'd add one more thing though. RELIGION! bluestarone Oct 22 #71

+1 dalton99a Oct 22 #74

***THIS !!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾*** We wouldn't be here without amplified messages mostly from MAGA Media uponit7771 Oct 22 #89

Agreed. TwilightZone Oct 22 #4

Yup. I have a whole different view of the U.S. population. nt LAS14 Oct 22 #24

It says more about my neighbors than I care to know about them. Dennis Donovan Oct 22 #5

People make the mistake of thinking this race is about VP Harris vs Donald Trump. It's not. WarGamer Oct 22 #6

It's Coca Cola vs Pepsi for Republicans. harumph Oct 22 #17

You trivialize something that is life or death Keepthesoulalive Oct 22 #42

You misunderstood me, I'm afraid. WarGamer Oct 22 #49

This is it. nt TBF Oct 22 #66

My prediction is...Kamala Harris will win convincingly.. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 22 #7

Right. H2O Man Oct 22 #9

I live in central Pa, among Magats gab13by13 Oct 22 #16

Just because there are tRump signs in PA.... ProudMNDemocrat Oct 22 #21

I live among them, the women are just as brainwashed. gab13by13 Oct 22 #25

If that be the case, then..... ProudMNDemocrat Oct 22 #34

I think this has happened since women beganvto vote (1920). LuckyLib Oct 22 #57

Michigan has a DownriverDem Oct 22 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Oct 22 #77

I so hope you a correct. I worry about his evil doers have had 4 years to figure out how to cheat us.. OverBurn Oct 22 #81

It makes me embarrassed to be American. bif Oct 22 #8

I sure don't recognize my country any more. JohnSJ Oct 22 #38

I could somewhat understand it if Trump had a coherent message, but... Yavin4 Oct 22 #10

For Republicans angrychair Oct 22 #51

I don't really think it is obamanut2012 Oct 22 #12

Democracy is the worst form of Gov't except for all of the other forms of gov't n/t Jacson6 Oct 22 #15

Democracy constitutes no gov't at all if 1/2 its participants are harumph Oct 22 #30

Right wing propaganda is poisoning this country. Initech Oct 22 #18

You know JustAnotherGen Oct 22 #19

I couldn't agree more!!! nt LAS14 Oct 22 #20

I don't understand how Polymarket (betting) has Trump 64% Harris 36% Bonx Oct 22 #22

It's a scam gab13by13 Oct 22 #27

Probably because they're influencers, not pollsters FakeNoose Oct 22 #33

Betting markets aren't exactly reliable predictors. Elessar Zappa Oct 22 #40

Some markets had Trump at 80%+ on election day 2020. TwilightZone Oct 22 #78

Are you sure? Polybius Oct 22 #82

I'm still cautiously optimistic about PA PennRalphie Oct 22 #35

Freepers are saying the same thing over at FR. Kaleva Oct 22 #37

What is your point? Cirsium Oct 22 #58

Those Freepers believe their way of life is threatened Kaleva Oct 22 #87

Same People that Seceded Aepps22 Oct 22 #39

Yes, and when did that become thing. JohnSJ Oct 22 #41

the 46 percent of voters RANDYWILDMAN Oct 22 #45

A Lot Of Factors Involved... GB_RN Oct 22 #46

Yes, it is a disgrace. I only hope the over time we can reclaim the lost souls who are supporting a monster for Martin68 Oct 22 #48

What will future historians say (assuming it won't be an Orwellian dystopia) Martin Eden Oct 22 #50

Agree with this posting republianmushroom Oct 22 #52

I wonder what will happen when the Joy, Joy, Joy meets the "hard decisions" of a SCOTUS without rails. Backseat Driver Oct 22 #53

Our nation will not survive another trump because if that happens it will JohnSJ Oct 22 #56

worst part is southmost Oct 22 #59

In what way? Using twitter? The argument would be if the Democrats refuse JohnSJ Oct 22 #62

in our everyday in person interactions southmost Oct 22 #84

Of 33 polls dumped into the mix approx 7-10 days ago, 26 were rt leaning or bought and paid for by tfg PortTack Oct 22 #61

I agree with Twilight Zone ( post 14). love_katz Oct 22 #63

Correction: we need to work on fixing our systems while we are getting rid of the monsters, love_katz Oct 22 #70

I live in TX and can explain a bit - TBF Oct 22 #65

The reality I see in Texas is .... walkingman Oct 22 #79

Agree on the property tax - TBF Oct 22 #83

it shows how sick and twisted and disconnected many people are in their state of mind samsingh Oct 22 #67

I am shock and disgusted that this election is this close LetMyPeopleVote Oct 22 #80

That last "quote" from Trump to People Magazine is not factual. harumph Oct 22 #92

It's the propaganda. Dems have some serious branding work to do. legallyblondeNYC Oct 22 #85

Thank the M$M uponit7771 Oct 22 #88