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Torchlight

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4. More optimistic. By a stretch.

Reply to thesquanderer (Original post)

Mon Nov 4, 2024, 03:52 PM

Nov 4

The pressure campaign against Pres. Biden had my dander up at the time, and I was feeling about as lost as could be after his announced non-run. But then came the (what to me) immediate, incredible, unexpected, and enthusiastic response to VP Harris stepping up to the plate to take on the job.

I think I can objectively say my measure of enthusiasm for the the election has increased by about 20% (give or take a little) over the past two months.

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POLL: Does Harris make you feel more or less optimistic about the election than if it were Biden? [View all] thesquanderer Nov 4 OP

Not even a question in my mind that it improved our chances vastly. Wingus Dingus Nov 4 #1

We were pretty much headed for a loss with President Biden mvd Nov 4 #2

I've been pleasantly surprised at how well the transition to Kamala has been, but... W_HAMILTON Nov 4 #3

re: "would probably be closer than it will end up being with Kamala" thesquanderer Nov 5 #12

More optimistic. By a stretch. Torchlight Nov 4 #4

Her schedule the last few weeks has been incredible Johnny2X2X Nov 4 #5

I believe in evidence, and the evidence shows we are doing better now. Maru Kitteh Nov 4 #6

Somewhat sadly, I think we're better off. Unquiet Ash Nov 4 #7

I think Biden would have put together a winning campaign, but there would be issues, such as his energy level, lees1975 Nov 4 #8

Biden didn't get credit ibegurpard Nov 4 #9

Biden would not have mobilized women in the same way... Blasphemer Nov 4 #10

A million times MORE optomistic with Kamala at the top of the ticket. beaglelover Nov 4 #11

It was.a bold and brave move to make the change Renew Deal Nov 5 #13

Coincidentally, yougov just did a similar poll... thesquanderer Nov 5 #14