Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Rhiannon12866

(222,256 posts)
Mon Oct 28, 2024, 04:15 AM Oct 28

Why has this election left so many Americans anxious? This WSJ reporter says you're not alone. - MSNBC Reports



This weekend, Vice President Harris campaigned in Houston and former President Trump in New York, states many would not have expected given the respective state’s voting histories.

Politico reporter Eugene Daniels and Wall Street Journal reporter Molly Ball explain why the candidates would do this, the change in Harris’s rhetoric on the trail, and more. - Aired on 10/27/2024.

3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Why has this election left so many Americans anxious? This WSJ reporter says you're not alone. - MSNBC Reports (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Oct 28 OP
I am a nervous wreck YoshidaYui Oct 28 #1
I'm exceedingly anxious as well, I've listened to Liz Cheney's book and even when he exhausted every option Rhiannon12866 Oct 28 #3
Why? Aussie105 Oct 28 #2

YoshidaYui

(42,725 posts)
1. I am a nervous wreck
Mon Oct 28, 2024, 04:35 AM
Oct 28

I Would love to see one huge BLUE TSUNAMI for Kamala and Trump being so far behind, its impossible for him to say he won the election with a straight face. In my head, I can see Kamala winning but knowing what happened last time he got into office, I was terrified the entire time. Now even more so, and can picture Cops coming to my apartment and saying GET the fuck out, we are deporting you out of this country ... and no you don't get a choice,, your going to BEIJING...

Rhiannon12866

(222,256 posts)
3. I'm exceedingly anxious as well, I've listened to Liz Cheney's book and even when he exhausted every option
Mon Oct 28, 2024, 05:35 AM
Oct 28

Hiring firms to investigate the 2020 election, launching lawsuits (he lost 61 out of 62), he still insisted he "won by a landslide" even though his closest advisors told him that he lost - he stubbornly refused to accept it though he obviously knew. His last ditch effort was to force Mike Pence to throw out the electors that he was only supposed to count in his ceremonial role as president of the Senate - and his refusal is what resulted in the violence of January 6th. And, has been said, the advisors who told him the truth are long gone - and he's now only surrounded by those willing to lie and cheat for him, pursuing their own agendas.

If only he'd been tried and convicted in a timely manner for his unprecedented and illegal actions on January 6th - or if his lies had been shut down beforehand, but the "peaceful transfer of power" has never failed before in our history, even in Bush* v Gore. I'm just hoping that his illegal actions this time around have been anticipated and planned for.

Aussie105

(6,270 posts)
2. Why?
Mon Oct 28, 2024, 04:59 AM
Oct 28

People are waking up and realising:

1. Their current way of life, warts and all, isn't guaranteed and could get worse very dramatically and very suddenly.

2. Some of the things being voted on are actually relevant to them personally.

3. Voting is important.

If you must go through life half asleep, at least wake up for a bit, think about things and actually vote!

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Cable News Clips»Why has this election lef...