USA 2024 US Presidential Election: Trump vs Harris

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[swingdog]

One interesting thing this new form of the race does is call into question the need for such long presidential campaigns in the US.

Bit of chatter about "can Harris make a mark when it's just over 100 days to the election?" Maybe, just maybe, most people (beyond the supporters on both sides) aren't tuning in until the last few months.

Political junkies love the long campaign but it's long been suggested that the populace don't really tune in a=until after Labor Day (early September), when they're back at work / school etc.

It kind of brings the US into line with the rest of the world which manages to get through elections in a few weeks / months.

 

[swingdog]

AFAIK stuttering doesn't just go away, you can learn to manage it. But most people with stutters aren't POTUS and subject to an indepth analysis of every time they talk and make a mistake under huge amount of stress and pressure. Stress and pressure being key 'triggers' for stuttering.

Stuttering does go away with treatment.

 

[GreyCrow]

"And then I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning?”

Yep. During the height of the pandemic he thought out loud. How far this quote has been taken is laughable. A nothing back of a napkin idea.

So he did imply it but because it doesnt suit you its a nothing burger?

This is like the hasnt been convicted of pedophilia claim

 

[10571z]

So he did imply it but because it doesnt suit you its a nothing burger?

This is like the hasnt been convicted of pedophilia claim

Imply it

A nothing discussion on possible ideas. The fact this is the libs biggest “gotcha” moment is hilarious.

 

[Satan]

"And then I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning?”

Yep. During the height of the pandemic he thought out loud. How far this quote has been taken is laughable. A nothing back of a napkin idea.

A senior White House foreign policy official has pushed a plan to partition Libya, and once drew a picture of how the country could be divided into three areas on a napkin in a meeting with a senior European diplomat, the Guardian has learned.

Sebastian Gorka, a deputy assistant to Donald Trump under pressure over his past ties with Hungarian far-right groups, suggested the idea of partition in the weeks leading up to the US president’s inauguration, according to an official with knowledge of the matter. The European diplomat responded that this would be “the worst solution” for Libya.


Gorka is vying for the job of presidential special envoy to Libya in a White House that has so far spent little time thinking about the country and has yet to decide whether to create such a post.

 

[MC Bad Genius]

"And then I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning?”

Yep. During the height of the pandemic he thought out loud. How far this quote has been taken is laughable. A nothing back of a napkin idea.

Sure, but it does show he's a fecking idiot.

 

[DapperDon]

"And then I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning?”

Yep. During the height of the pandemic he thought out loud. How far this quote has been taken is laughable. A nothing back of a napkin idea.

The president of the free world suggested that injecting bleach could be an idea.

A little different to someone "thinking out loud"

Old Dopey Donnie does do this a lot though

 

[Seeds]

One interesting thing this new form of the race does is call into question the need for such long presidential campaigns in the US.

Bit of chatter about "can Harris make a mark when it's just over 100 days to the election?" Maybe, just maybe, most people (beyond the supporters on both sides) aren't tuning in until the last few months.

Political junkies love the long campaign but it's long been suggested that the populace don't really tune in a=until after Labor Day (early September), when they're back at work / school etc.

It kind of brings the US into line with the rest of the world which manages to get through elections in a few weeks / months.

The point you are raising is valid if harris wins. But its up to the parties to decide when they want to start campaigning and put foward a nominee. There is no election umpire that says it needs to start by a certain date. The parties choose to start early because they think it will help them win.

 

[peetoo]

If no one actually called the fire guys widow to check as has been reported, but they put his fire suit on show at the convention, that’s next level narcissm

 

[swingdog]

The point you are raising is valid if harris wins. But its up to the parties to decide when they want to start campaigning and put foward a nominee. There is no election umpire that says it needs to start by a certain date. The parties choose to start early because they think it will help them win.

Agree. Just think their assumptions (based on history but not a recent alternative) can be questioned. It's all very entertaining but a massive waste of money (unless you're in advertising).

 

[BigTacoBandit]

So assuming Harris gets the Presidential nomination, she will be the Vice-President during the campaign and according to Trump and the majority of the Republican Party, as Vice-President she gets to certify the outcome of the election when both Houses sit in January 2025?

She gets to certify if she wins or not????

And Joe as President will have total immunity during this time and can pardon whoever he wants??

Now that is 4-D Chess!!!!

 

[GreyCrow]

A lot of their election length was due to the size of the country and the need to be seen by as many people as possible

Early 1800s it was one corner of the US and done by word of mouth

Then as America grew so did the need to be visible to everyone and trains became the norm - again time required

But yes I do think this could lead to a rethink - Biden did most of his from home in 2020

 

[Seeds]

The gushing over biden today has been ridiculous. The guy didnt show sacrifice. He went down kicking and screaming revealing extreme narcissim (admittedly not to trumps level but an awful level nonetheless) and has done damage to the democrats election chances by not leaving months ago.

 

[peetoo]

So assuming Harris gets the Presidential nomination, she will be the Vice-President during the campaign and according to Trump and the majority of the Republican Party, as Vice-President she gets to certify the outcome of the election when both Houses sit in January 2025?

She gets to certify if she wins or not????

And Joe as President will have total immunity during this time and can pardon whoever he wants??

Now that is 4-D Chess!!!!

I’ll see your high court domination and presidential immunity and raise and switch

 

[Maggie5]

So assuming Harris gets the Presidential nomination, she will be the Vice-President during the campaign and according to Trump and the majority of the Republican Party, as Vice-President she gets to certify the outcome of the election when both Houses sit in January 2025?

She gets to certify if she wins or not????

And Joe as President will have total immunity during this time and can pardon whoever he wants??

Now that is 4-D Chess!!!!

That would be soo funny.

 

[Blue1980]

What's not true, that he said it? The wording is wrong, he didn't 'suggest' people should do it, but he certainly asked if disinfectants could be injected directly into people.

“Just asking questions”

 

[Seeds]

Agree. Just think their assumptions (based on history but not a recent alternative) can be questioned. It's all very entertaining but a massive waste of money (unless you're in advertising).

I simply dont get why they cant vote for the nominee on one single day like with the presidential election. Why does it have to go state by state.

 

[GreyCrow]

Probably the same reason the GF is at the MCG

 

[Crow54]

There has certainly been a huge bounce in the optics of the election. The MAGAs are second page news now. Long may it last.

 

[Blue1980]

The gushing over biden today has been ridiculous. The guy didnt show sacrifice. He went down kicking and screaming revealing extreme narcissim (admittedly not to trumps level but an awful level nonetheless) and has done damage to the democrats election chances by not leaving months ago.

I’ve not read most mainstream media so far but I assumed it would be a circle jerk.

I imagine morning Joe will be all tears on MSNBC later.

 

[happy_eagle]

So who of note hasn't endorsed Kamala yet on the Democrat side

Is it just Obama?

 

[Blue1980]

There has certainly been a huge bounce in the optics of the election. The MAGAs are second page news now. Long may it last.

They will claim Harris is ultimate proof of DEI.

 

[swingdog]

I simply dont get why they cant vote for the nominee on one single day like with the presidential election. Why does it have to go state by state.

I'm guessing because it's the United States of America. Was set up as a collection of colonies / states rather than a centralised country.

 

[Borough Blood]

"And then I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning?”

Yep. During the height of the pandemic he thought out loud. How far this quote has been taken is laughable. A nothing back of a napkin idea.

You’re allowed to admit it was idiotic.

 

[Financialpanther]

You’re allowed to admit it was idiotic.