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applegrove

(118,922 posts)
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 02:22 AM Apr 29

Trump Is Freaking Out As His RFK Jr. Problem Worsens

Trump Is Freaking Out As His RFK Jr. Problem Worsens

https://www.politicususa.com/2024/04/28/trump-rfk-jr-freakout.html/amp

"SNIP...........

Why is Trump now trying to convince the tiny number of people who use Truth Social not to vote for RFK Jr.?

The answer can be found in a new CBS News Poll of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, “Most of those picking Kennedy in a four-way ballot test backed Trump initially in a two-way race with Mr. Biden, including leaners. Kennedy’s supporters look more like Republicans than Democrats on a variety of measures, including their views on the economy, immigrants, and Trump’s trial, as well as how they voted recently, despite the fact that they often identify as moderates.”

Kennedy caused Trump to lose support with what is often referred to as the “soft MAGA” group of voters. These are voters who may identify as moderates or Independents, but they vote Republican.

Trump must have these voters. If he doesn’t, his odds of victory drop in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.

RFJ JR. was a Trump and Steve Bannon idea. They thought that an RFJ Jr. candidacy would take votes away from President Biden, but the left saw through RFK Jr., and the right embraced his candidacy. In response, RFK Jr. has shifted his positions to the right, and is taking away support from Donald Trump.

.............SNIP"

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Trump Is Freaking Out As His RFK Jr. Problem Worsens (Original Post) applegrove Apr 29 OP
Goethe's Sorcerer's Apprentice DFW Apr 29 #1
Makes me happy that plans laid by the tRUMP ultraright nuts are proven wrong, again, again, and forever again. SWBTATTReg Apr 29 #2
those magats dont think that far ahead Fullduplexxx Apr 29 #8
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 29 #3
Hi there EYESORE 9001 Apr 29 #4
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 29 #5
''RFJ JR. anamnua Apr 29 #6
I have been telling people this since RFK entered the race: Rachel M at 6 pm Apr 29 #7
Excuse me while I snort with laughter. tanyev Apr 29 #9
This will be fun to watch LetMyPeopleVote Apr 29 #10
Three of FDR's four sons were staunch, die-hard Democrats like their father. Aristus Apr 29 #11

DFW

(54,506 posts)
1. Goethe's Sorcerer's Apprentice
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 02:28 AM
Apr 29

"Die ich rief, die Geister, werde ich nun nicht mehr los."

"The spirits I have summoned, I can now no longer be rid of them."

Before Bannon decided to prop Bobby up, he should have considered the worst case scenario along with the best.

SWBTATTReg

(22,214 posts)
2. Makes me happy that plans laid by the tRUMP ultraright nuts are proven wrong, again, again, and forever again.
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 04:10 AM
Apr 29

I love this saying "The spirits I have summoned, I can now no longer be rid of them". Whew, I had to type that in several times!

Response to applegrove (Original post)

Response to EYESORE 9001 (Reply #4)

anamnua

(1,136 posts)
6. ''RFJ JR.
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 04:39 AM
Apr 29

was a Trump and Steve Bannon idea. They thought that an RFJ Jr. candidacy would take votes away from President Biden, but the left saw through RFK Jr., and the right embraced his candidacy. In response, RFK Jr. has shifted his positions to the right, and is taking away support from Donald Trump. ''

This is what's known as 'the law of unintended consequences'. Or karma.

Rachel M at 6 pm

(117 posts)
7. I have been telling people this since RFK entered the race:
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 05:31 AM
Apr 29

The left is done with crazy. RFK is crazy, and can only siphon votes from the right

Aristus

(66,530 posts)
11. Three of FDR's four sons were staunch, die-hard Democrats like their father.
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 11:21 AM
Apr 29

The fourth, John, became a Republican. Some people just want to be the black sheep of the family, no matter how unflattering the look might be.

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