Kamala Harris Needs To Get Back On Track
On the whole, even though Tim Walz certainly did not embarrass himself last night, neither did he succeed in doing the job he, and all those who oppose Trump need to do.
For some reason Democrats keep telling themselves they can win this election on "policies". There are two un -overcomable problems with this approach. The first one is that after four years of being bombarded by the lies that all of the inflation, crime, and immigration issues , as well as Ukraine and Israel/Gaza , can be dumped at the Harris/Biden doorstep, much of that misinformation is baked in. The lies and misinformation, over long periods of time, like four years, takes its toll and it is an unachievable uphill climb to turn that perception around in a few weeks or a few months. This is also an area where the mainstream media is very helpful to Trump, with their incessant "horse race" obsession.
The second problem with running on policies is that such an approach detracts from the central core of this election , which is the necessity for the majority of voters to realize , and accept, that Trump can never be president again. His unfitness for office IS the issue of this campaign , and it should be the overwhelming issue in the minds of voters.
Events like last night and the approach by Walz served to "sanewash" or as I say , normalize the Trump/Vance ticket. Donald Trump was the winner of last night's debate, because Vance was able to lie with impunity and Walz did very little to point out Trump's unfitness for office because he was spending almost all of his time being friendly with Vance and discussing "policy".
Last week retired General Stanley McChrystal endorsed Harris, and his reasoning was almost entirely based on the issue of character. He says the president of the United States must be a person of good character, because character dictates actions. In his endorsement he said almost nothing about policies.
Yesterday, think about that, yesterday , Donald Trump said that brain injuries suffered by American soldiers during Trumps term when terrorists attacked a US military base in (I believe it was Iraq) the middle east were "headaches". He also said Kim Jong Un is trying to kill him, and said Biden was spending security assets protecting Jong Un at the UN meeting instead of protecting him. Kim Jong Un was not at the UN meeting in NY.
He also misread and mispronounced words he was reading off a piece of paper on the podium. A day or two before he said he had a good day in Louisiana when he was actually in Georgia that day.
Never Trumpers and a lot of Democrats see Harris veering somewhat off the core message, and I agree. She is not going to win without making Trump unacceptable. Unless he is made completely unacceptable some voters will interpret that as "permission" to vote for Trump.
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I have been looking at social media and some online columns. There is a lot of opinion that Harris and her campaign need to go after Trump more, and I completely agree.
That's all she talks about when she does talk. Maybe she should set up a propaganda ministry to drill it into us every morning before breakfast?
As opposed to Trump's non-stop victimization speeches? Everybody keeps picking on him......
It's not fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know where to go to get our daily dump of propaganda and misinformation and outright lies right here on NT........
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There are victims.
Have you ever read Hillbilly Elegy?
Harris needs to get back on track? When was she ever on it?
They just can't get down and dirty and evil like him and jd.
Somebody better, or he will be president again.
It seems that somebody is. Immediately after that VP debate, an Obama appointee who supposedly keeps getting assigned to everything involving Trump is about to leak damaging material on him within 34 days of an election. The democrat party never rests when it comes to election interference.
And you're right. If this election is a referendum on the performance of the Biden administration, they will lose for sure. They already know that. Even Jen Psaki has said it right from the beginning.
Democrats keep telling themselves they can win this election on "policies"
Lol. Who believes this?
They run on memes, vibes and scaring voters over Project 2025.
There is only one core issue in this campaign - Donald Trump is a lunatic and should not be allowed in the presidency, or any other office , ever again.
Every time the Democrats take their eye off that ball they are doing trump and MAGA a favor.
So again it is "vote for not Trump" not substance. Sad way to go through life.
Yep, it is the only thing that matters in this election. The sad thing is that you dont see that.
No, the sad thing is, that's ALL that matters to you................
A lot of things matter to me, but as far as this election goes, keeping that unhinged lunatic out of office is , yes, the only thing that matters.
I feel sorry for you............sincerely sorry
Hows this ? I dont give a shit. I feel sorry for our country.
"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command". - George Orwell, 1984
The policies of Biden/Harris have gone completely off the rails, and there is no way at this late date for them to get the country back on the RIGHT track.
Their combined horrible history of actions and words are all part of the public record, and their failed policies and failures are plain for all to see. They can't change it or explain it away.
The second problem with running on policies is that such an approach detracts from the central core of this election , which is the necessity for the majority of voters to realize , and accept, that Trump can never be president again. His unfitness for office IS the issue of this campaign , and it should be the overwhelming issue in the minds of voters.
Most thinking people reject that hypothesis no matter how many times it is stated. Many on the left rally around the "Trump is unfit" point goes back to the first reason you mentioned. Yet running on policies is not working since Harris has nothing of substance to say and can't show that the 4 years were lies.
Campaign ads in swing states should illustrate Trump emitting his craziest rhetoric (e.g. Trump claiming he would bomb Iran to smithereens) coupled with Republicans criticizing Trump on relevant matters (e.g. Trump being irrational and unfit).
No doubt they will. They have been doing it for well over 8 years.
And it has absolutely no effect because people are accustomed to Trump's bluster and BS and simply ignore his day-to-day utterances.
Agree. Most rational people recognize it as hyperbole and bluster and have stopped paying attention to everything he says. Those that hang on his every word as literal struggle with the concept but pick and choose when they think he is lying and when he is telling the truth. Which is funny since many of the same people say Trump always lies but then point to things he says as being the truth.
How is it rational to ignore the fact that Trump is an irresponsible loose-cannon?
Do you actually ignore this ... not recognize the relevance of a PotUS with such a perspective and using such reckless language??
Do you think a PotUS or nominee should be talking about using the power of the US military to blow a nation to smithereens??
You do realize just because you say something is fact it is not a fact don't you? It is still just your opinion. Read my comment again about hyperbole and bluster.
Depends upon the results. Maybe using words the Iranians understand will get the desired results. One thing we do know is having the president stare into the camera saying "Don't" does not work
There is nothing Trump could do that would turn you against him. That ship sailed a long time ago.
And if what I am saying was not true you would have turned on him by now, for hundreds of reasons.
If you say so but trying to make it about me is not a relevent response to my comment
I'm telling everyone what they already know.
Perfect example of deflection. I present a video of Trump making irresponsible statements and you run from the question.
The PotUS (or former, or nominee) should never threaten to blow any nation to smithereens. Anyone with even the most basic understanding of world politics and diplomacy would know that.
If they already "know" it what is the point if saying it? It still is just a deflection away from the comment.
Anyone with even the most basic understanding of world politics would know that many countries threaten other countries. It is called saber rattling. Even Obama had a red line that was ignored. Sometimes a need to speak the language of your adversaries is the best way to a diplomatic solution. It is called speak loudly and carry a big stick. Of course when Trump does it all of a sudden it is unacceptable.
You did notice nothing Biden is saying seems to be making a difference don't you?
I responded to your first question
I made it perfectly clear about my feelings about Trump and his bluster and hyperbole and do not feel the need to hear it every time he does it.
You of course ignored the fact that I specifically asked about the PotUS (or former or nominee). I was not speaking of the leaders of other nations.
No PotUS in our history has every threatened to destroy another nation. It is sickening that we can no longer say this is true about the USA.
The quote is "speak softly and carry a big stick". And its meaning is exactly what our presidents did with the exception of Trump. I would explain this to you but you can Google yourself. In short it means that one engages in diplomacy while subtly making our ability to execute clear (i.e. ensure the stick is visible). Trump blatantly threatened with irresponsible rhetoric.
How is it that you do not condemn this behavior by Trump?
Deflection on deflection.
Typical and predictable comment when you don't like the response.
How many wars were started or escalated because of his speak loudly and carry a big stick style while he was president?
Here you are defending Trump's rhetoric that he would bomb Iran to smithereens.
Deflecting from the question by trying to make it about the poster. How predictable.
Your comments condone Trump's rhetoric that he would bomb Iran to smithereens.
Your comment shows deflecting away from the question.
How many wars were started or escalated because of his speak loudly and carry a big stick style while Trump was president?
Your question is a deflection.
It is obvious why you deflect from answering my question:
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[✘] A better question is if the strategy is effective why would anyone be against it? Obviously the Biden/Harris strategy isn't working. And while we are at good questions why is Joe and Kamala for Iran keeping their nuclear weapons program alive?
The DNC needs to do an ad that emphasizes this statement. It shows his utter contempt for military personnel especially those that have been injured or killed
If Trump suffered the same “headache” problem you can bet he’d be calling it a horrific injury that only a man with his stamina could withstand.
They should.
www.mediaite.com /tv/msnbcs-symone-sanders-townsend-trashes-walzs-debate-niceties-if-you-agree-so-much-with-jd-vance-why-should-they-vote-for-you/
MSNBC’s Symone Sanders Townsend Trashes Walz’s Debate ‘Niceties’: ‘If You Agree So Much With JD Vance, Why Should They Vote For You?’
Jamie FreveleOct 2nd, 2024, 11:02 am 4-4 minutes 10/2/2024
MSNBC’s panel of hosts following Tuesday’s vice presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) were less than impressed by the common ground expressed by both candidates.
During the debate post-game, host Rachel Maddow turned to fellow host Symone Sanders Townsend for her take on the nature of the debate, and Sanders laced into Walz for not doing more to call out Vance on his — and former President Donald Trump’s — extreme agenda:
Host Nicolle Wallace was on the same page as Sanders Townsend and said, referring to the debate moment that brought up the case of Amber Thurman, a Georgia woman who died after she wasn’t able to access reproductive health care in her home state , just one of several cases of women dying for reasons related to abortion bans in their home states :
This is exactly what I have been saying last night and today. The next 4 weeks are going to go by fast. People who want Trump to lose need to start paying attention.
I hear you. As for me I'll never miss a chance to educate folk on Trump. He is an insane, narcissistic, mean-spirited, whiny, asshole, baby raping megalomaniac!