'Stunning' that Trump campaign 'didn't have their act together' as Harris picks up steam: analyst - MSNBC Reports

[Rhiannon12866]

Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross and MSNBC political analyst Brendan Buck share their thoughts on the hot start for Vice President Kamala Harris and how the Donald Trump-JD Vance ticket seemed to be caught off guard despite claiming weeks of prep. - Aired on 07.27/2024.

[OnDoutside]

1. Buck is still clearly a republican asshole but he has a

point, re Kelly, who has a fantastic résumé but doesn't have the Shapiro oratory skills. I was going back and forward over what we traditionally expect a VP to be, IE in the background, so why have a big personality?

However, this election is so important that I'm coming to the conclusion that it needs to be all hands on deck, and picking someone who can take the case to the country is what is needed right now.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I also have my favorites, but I believe that VP Harris will be conferring with the president and the Obamas

And a whole lot of advisors as to who would be the best choice. Like you said, it's "all hands on deck" now - and it's essential to win and take our country back.

[elleng]

4. Right, and they'll ALL be available.

VPotUS will be a minute to minute advisor, post-election, and as necessary in cases of absence of POTUS from White House.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. I'm actually grateful that she has such experienced advisors, like the Obamas and the most experienced POTUS in history

And you're right, post-election she'll be available to stand in for the president whenever he needs it.

[Irish_Dem]

12. "All hands on deck" would be a great campaign slogan

especially to get out of the vote and recruit volunteers.

[Rhiannon12866]

14. It certainly would! And from what we've learned, this seems to be already working - so many are already on board!

[Irish_Dem]

23. On an organic level, people understand what is at stake.

It is not just about Kamala, it is about the foundation and soul of our nation.

Kamala is a living, breathing symbol of what is at stake and how we must fight back.

[elleng]

3. They need a few minutes, to get their sad act together;

we can now watch their screw-ups.

[Rhiannon12866]

7. Hasn't it already started? Vance has screwed up multiple times and we hear that the Republicans regret their choice

As for TFG, he makes a demented ass of himself anytime he opens his mouth.

[elleng]

8. Right, gets 'better' every day.

[Irish_Dem]

13. The more pressure, the more screw ups.

[Rhiannon12866]

15. And they sure are, people have already turned against Vance and his offensive statements

And for TFG, his attacks and ridiculous nonsense are already a regular thing - but he's actually managed to make it worse by revealing his plans to take away voting rights.

[Irish_Dem]

16. By telling people they won't have the burden of voting again.

So selling it like he will fix things so no more elections are needed.
Public is relieved of that task.
What a great guy he is....

So Trump is doing us a favor by getting rid of democracy.

And the MAGA cult buys it.

The MAGA cult no longer wants democracy.
Because that means women, POC, LGBT, etc. can all vote.

Only white males are the legitimate rulers of this country.

[Rhiannon12866]

18. He wants to go back a couple of centuries with that plan

What is it with the Republicans and going back to the 1800s - or Alito and the 5th century? And we know how well they handled the Covid plague, anti-vax and drinking bleach.

[Irish_Dem]

21. When white males ruled the world.

This is their dream.

[brewens]

6. Is it even really a campaign like we're used to seeing? I mean as far as a functioning organization. It might

just be Trump listening to what he chooses from Miller.

How the hell do you explain the Christians voting remarks? Did someone say that in front of him just expressing the dream and he went with it on stage? I can't imagine anyone thought that was a good idea. That will not get him one single extra vote. At least I can't see how. Isn't everyone that would appeal to already with him?

[elleng]

9. Not like any other,

and tmp doesn't 'listen,' imo.

[Rhiannon12866]

10. This is nothing like we're used to seeing, Harris outlines plans and TFG attacks anyone he can think of

Then moves on to rattle on about sharks and boats and boast about Hannibal Lecter. And you're right, his doting crowd already knows what he's going to say.

[C Moon]

11. I agree, but I've learned to never count out the gop. They are evil cheaters.

Maybe they don't even care who gets the most votes. Perhaps they have something else set.
I agree with the VP: we're the underdogs.

[Rhiannon12866]

19. What scares me the most is that with TFG, he's already planning to cheat

[LisaM]

17. He suddenly doesn't have the media assist.

He didn't have to campaign; the media was doing his work for him with its bizarre fixation on Biden's dropping out. Heck, the media was caught flat-footed too.

[Rhiannon12866]

20. That was among the worst we've seen, the media talked about nothing else

I can't imagine how rough it was for the president.

[LisaM]

22. Yeah, I have never seen anything like it.

They weren't covering tornados or flooding or the French or UK elections, the power grid breakdown in Texas, the wildfires in the West, and I could continue, but it's too depressing.