Why didn't the Blue Wave happen?

Biden will probably win but only just. He badly underscored his polling, as did the Democrats nationally.

Im not interested in Trumpian conspiracy theories about the polls and I get that Biden did win the popular vote on a high turnout. Even so...

Trump increased both his vote share and amount. The Lincoln Project made huge efforts to try and shift Conservatives to Biden but it didn't really materialise. In spite of all the things Trump has said and done, he increased his votes with minorities. In spite of his awful covid handling, he is still favoured by people who prioritise the economy.

Im interested in what people think.

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Ynotisay · M

I think people were given the green light, and the cover, to hate and blame under Trump. They were empowered and it grew. For those who prioritize the economy, it's all about "I'm going to get mine." But I'd say 90% of the "real Americans" yelling about that either don't have stock or think their minuscule tax cut is permanent. They don't know it's only permanent for the wealthy. Wall St. is seeing it differently though. They went in with Biden. And there's NO question that the right wing media, and their foreign adversaries, sold pure bullshit to people who get off on fear. That played a big role in the elimination of truth, morality and character.

SomeMichGuy · M

@Ynotisay here, here!