(11-07-2020, 02:06 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: Truth be told, Trump did more to undermine his reelection chances than any policy. I was never fully sure of his ability to win again. He simply refused to learn the value of discretion. I supported him mainly because he fought back against the leftwing establishment of the MSM in bed with the democrats. The people who are supposed to be the arbiters of truth must not openly support one side. But they do and Trump's time in office forced them to fully expose themselves. Fortunately in that process they have stripped themselves of the ability to shape the narrative as they have in years past. They will never be trusted again.

Now the dems have a battle ahead of keeping the interest of their voter base. I don't see that happening because they channeled anti-Trump motivation to win this election, not support for their platform. I predict the midterm elections will be productive for Republicans, especially if Biden fails to contain the leftwing of his party.

I wasn't fully convinced he would run for a 2nd term to be honest. At his age, I figured he would take the "I put my mind to it, did it, now I'm out" approach.  Ego got the better of him.  

Having said that, he still got what will end up being 70+ million votes and if he chooses, will be a kingmaker for the GOP for the foreseeable future. The GOP owe a debt of gratitude to the most racist President in our country's history exponentially improving African American and Hispanic support in the party.

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