Trump is in "say anything" mode even more than usual because he knows he's going to lose. Abortion, weed... he's trying to say he supports things that are overwhelmingly popular with the public. Next he'll probably say he wants universal background checks for guns. - ThreadSky

paleofuture.bsky.social • 181 days ago

Trump is in "say anything" mode even more than usual because he knows he's going to lose. Abortion, weed... he's trying to say he supports things that are overwhelmingly popular with the public. Next he'll probably say he wants universal background checks for guns.

Reposted from The New York Times

Donald Trump on Saturday signaled his support for a ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis and most of the state’s Republican leaders oppose the measure.

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ofpope.bsky.social•181 days ago

I bet he walks back the background checks statement even quicker than abortion!

samonek.bsky.social•181 days ago

Not to be a contrarian but how does he know he's going to lose? He seems in with a pretty sporting chance unless the polls are absolutely correct to the hundredth decimal place.

sensiblegibber.bsky.social•181 days ago

According to Juleanna Glover, corporate consultant, the Trump team appears to be stashing donations like crazy in obscure LLCs -- not spending too much on grassroots activities. Planning a big get-away?

paleofuture.bsky.social•181 days ago

For me, it's all about "likely voters" versus "registered voters." When it's polling likely voters (see below), Harris is crushing it. My theory is that casual Trump voters are depressed and will stay home, while Harris is energizing people. It's going to be all about turnout. I could be wrong.

sparecake.bsky.social•181 days ago

Passed a lot of Trump signs today with Pence painted/duct taped out, which doesn't scream 'fresh enthusiasm' to me 🤞

krankenbruder.bsky.social•181 days ago

Didn't even turn the PE into a VA? Low energy. Sad.

samonek.bsky.social•181 days ago

I appreciate your response. I truly hope you're right.

daumdesign.bsky.social•181 days ago

I have read that Democrats outnumber Republicans almost 2-1. Getting them out to vote has been the issue! Last presidential election approximately 100 million people did not vote!

katvanzan.bsky.social•181 days ago

Hey, Mark, Michelle Obama asked us to "Do Something." Here's a small project you can do from your kitchen table.
Share it with your followers, too, if you will. GOTV to win.

paleofuture.bsky.social•181 days ago

Exactly. High turnout means Dem wins. Always does. And in an election all about vibes, Harris is going to drive huge turnout. I really think she's going to win by surprisingly large margins.

katvanzan.bsky.social•181 days ago

Doing my part to boost Harris-Walz out of the toss-up category in North Carolina.

☆Kamala + Tim for the Win☆

sumac914.bsky.social•181 days ago

Me too…I’m sending postcards to voters in North Carolina.

samonek.bsky.social•181 days ago

We did georgia in 2020 and plan to again. Waiting til after the 9/10 debate for impact.

katvanzan.bsky.social•181 days ago

That's OK, but remember, most GOTV efforts are organized nationally, but the voting timetables vary greatly in the states and territories, not to mention the overseas votes.

sumac914.bsky.social•181 days ago

I had Georgia in 2020 too and I like to think it helped 😎

katvanzan.bsky.social•181 days ago

This is great, Susanne!
Also, too funny, bc I live in NC, and my last batch of postcards went to the Florida panhandle.
The postcards were nudges to verify their Vote by Mail info online. Some registered FL voters don't live there year round.

whosthedadaist.bsky.social•181 days ago

Still just amazed how few Americans vote

bluecabazon.bsky.social•181 days ago

The flip flopping from this guy is happening within his own rants. One sentence says he supports such and such and in a following sentence says he doesn’t! Care to bet on if ANY MSM asks him
why he keeps changing his “mind”?

mjlp716.bsky.social•181 days ago

I hope he does, just to watch his base reaction to that one.

lizardky.bsky.social•181 days ago

In this gibberish speech, he is really trying to talk out of both sides of his mouth concurrently, so no matter what someone quotes, his flacks can say "FAKE NEWS! He actually said (other thing in same speech)."

https://www.rawstory.com/donald-trump-marijuana/

paleofuture.bsky.social•181 days ago

I don't really agree that it's an attempt to trick them into screaming fake news. I think he's trying to have it both ways because he's desperate and knows he's about to lose unless he pulls out all the stops and attempts to be all things to all people.

rudell.bsky.social•179 days ago

“We love ice cream, don’t we?”

elliotghoul.bsky.social•181 days ago

Im just hoping he says he supports national health care and they quietly remove him from the stage

sensiblegibber.bsky.social•181 days ago

Lol, "universal background check". Good one.

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