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1. I know the media all too well. One phrase from Kamala they can twist into a gaffe, and it's back to even or trailing.

Reply to yellowcanine (Original post)

Fri Aug 2, 2024, 02:48 PM

Aug 2024

The media holds democrats to a standard of perfection.

If Kamala is winning barring a scandal or faux-pas or gaffe, then the media hunt for exactly that will be on.

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IMO there is not much tRump can do to add new voters at this point. [View all] yellowcanine Aug 2024 OP

I know the media all too well. One phrase from Kamala they can twist into a gaffe, and it's back to even or trailing. unblock Aug 2024 #1

Like the goddamned WaPo. . . . BigDemVoter Aug 2024 #2

Exactly. Donnie makes idiotic, hateful racist statement, but it's Kamala's problem. unblock Aug 2024 #3

Maybe Trump can't win voters, but make Kamala sure doesnt lose them walrus314 Aug 2024 #4

I think he is afraid his cult will stay home on election day. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #5

trump has never concerned himself with expanding his base... Wounded Bear Aug 2024 #6

I would think that media outlets would bring in more profits having, and reporting about, the first female POTUS, Aristus Aug 2024 #7