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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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

Trump will never win a Dale Carnegie award, but people listen when he speaks/yells/etc. This includes his haters and THAT, in turn, generates more publicity for him...not sure why no one has figured this out. It's a cult of personality and has zero to do with issues, imo. I see hilarious memes that skewer him and guess what? It's just more publicity, which then feeds both the sheeplike public and his narcissism. Want a politician you dislike to really go away? STFU about him or her.

I also think that people vote for someone who they think will work in their best interests, and as the numbers seem to bear out, neither side can claim that.

Mandalorian

@uncalled4 this👆

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@uncalled4 I think a lot of his base love him because he pisses off people they dont like. It makes them think he is fighting for their interests, even when he isnt.

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@Burnley123 Agreed. They feel like they're sticking it to them