New poll: Swedes dislike Trump (86%) close to the level of Putin (94%). View of USA has gone from an even +34/-32 two years ago to a shocking +10/-70 now. (major newspaper, paywalled)
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I have a Swedish friend whom I talk with a lot, and she told me that Swedes were totally mystified that the USA could elect someone as stupid, ignorant, and fascist as Trump.
Actually, I expected Trump to win because Harris had so many negatives. My view is that the Democratic Party's abandonment of its voters paved the way for Trump, both times.
I guess it was more hopeful than realistic, combined with a slight chance in the polls. But yes, it’s interesting (and a bit horrifying) to follow how the Dems are unable to come together on a path forward from this.
I should be clear that some of Harris' negatives (female, black, east asian--though most voters probably don't know that) should not be negatives but are because of continuing racism and male chauvinism. However, Gaza and the Democrats' betrayal of the working class were the big ones.
Totally understandable..as an American, I can say that my view has also changed considerably 😒 We’re the shithole country now that nobody wants anything to do with. Putin must be laughing his ass off.
He most definitely is, while many of us in Europe are hoping things can be reversed later. But it’s a wake up call that this can happen in America, which leaves Europe with no other option than to count on that it may happen again in the future even if Maga loses power for a while.
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