Summary
“It’s simple, really. We liked the way things were four years ago,” said Samuel Negron, a Pennsylvania state constable and member of the large Puerto Rican community in the city of Allentown.
Donald Trump achieved a decisive victory over Kamala Harris, capturing key demographics that traditionally supported Democrats. He gained substantial support from white working-class voters, saw a 14-point increase among Latino voters, and performed better than expected with younger voters, especially men.
Economic concerns, particularly inflation, were central to Trump’s appeal, with voters across states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin favoring his promises of lower prices and stricter immigration policies.
Harris struggled to retain support in diverse and working-class areas, as voters blamed Democrats for economic hardships.
Sure. Guess what: it doesn’t matter. They are that fucking stupid, and excuse or no, they are the idiots you need to convince if you want to get elected.
How are they made well-informed?
It’s a goddamned mystery I tells ya.
How are they made well informed? They probably aren’t. That’s the problem.
Trump voters aren’t going to be turned in any significant proportion. They voted for awfulness.
Elections are generally won or lost based on how well the Democrats get people engaged. Want to win an election? Talk about the things that matter to the average person. Want to lose an election? Be the Democrats
https://theonion.com/a-well-informed-populace-is-vital-to-the-operation-of-a-1819594267/
I can’t believe that’s an Onion article as much as of course it is.