Yesterday’s Elections Reveal Something Very Clear and Simple
Yes, as shown in the FB post here, something is happening here, and I think it’s simply this: Americans have seen enough.
We’re done with the NRA and the mass shootings, the hate, the incessant lies, the ignorance, the Nazis, the war-mongering, the destruction of the environment, the massive tax cuts for billionaires, the erosion of women’s and minority rights, and the horrific drubbing of our country’s reputation on the world stage. To our shame, we voted it in. But now we’ve seen it in action, and we’re getting rid of it.
It really is just that simple.
Craig,
I think the Philadelphia campaign must be judged on it’s own merits.
Both candidates ran very negative, over hyped campaigns,with the Republican closing the gap considerably.
Neither campaign can claim any credit for raising the standard of political debate. The campaigns left the electorate more divided and embittered.
Interestingly, The President didn’t throw his full support behind the Republican candidate.
Trump as President is an unusual phenomenon. His appeal doesn’t necessarily spread to other Republicans, since Trump is only a Republican when it suits. That will prove a handicap for Republican candidates as a Populist President doesn’t spread commitment to Party agenda.
Krasner won by almost 3:1; there are no conceivable endorsements that could have taken him down.
After last night, Republican politicians at all levels are headed for the hills when it comes to Trump and his endorsement. As one put it, “The Trump brand is no longer selling.”
About 19% of the eligible population voted for Trump – his ‘brand’ (to which he assigns a value of billions) was never very popular. Only the antiquated and long widely reviled Electoral College allowed him to take office.