Summary
Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 election leaves no room for ambiguity or an “asterisk” in his legitimacy, as he won both the popular vote and the Electoral College.
This outcome represents a clear mandate from American voters, who knowingly chose Trump’s policies and approach.
The anticipated results include pardons for January 6 participants, attacks on the press, and an administration filled with controversial figures.
By voting for Trump, Americans prioritized divisive rhetoric over democratic values, accepting the resulting turmoil.
It makes sense. The campaign thought the fear of Trump alone would be enough to bring in the progressive voters and she would have to work on persuading the center. They were clearly wrong in hindsight.
Why do you keep saying she didn’t get progressives?
It’s like if you repeat it enough it’ll come try.
Every current indication is that the votes she lost were from the least likely voters. Election after election progressives have shown they’ll show up and vote for the least terrible candidate.
The problem is with people who aren’t politically engaged.
Despite the dangers of teump, Kamala was too conservative to excite them enough to get them to the polls.
Moving to the right costs more votes than it gains, there’s no evidence it gains any votes in fact.
It just keeps wealthy donors happy