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In reply to the discussion: From Substack: Why does No One Understand the Real Reason Trump Won? [View all]yardwork
(67,837 posts)I think all the factors you cite - and more - are valid.
But DU represents a wide range of income levels, including many people who are struggling economically. And we saw through the lies, the propaganda, the micro-targeting on social media and radio.
Now we're told yet again that the Democrats failed to message correctly, failed to understand how people felt, etc. We're told it's all our fault and we need to do more soul searching and be properly abashed for our "elitism."
I call bullshit on that. We could see the truth, plain as day. What's wrong with the Trumpsters? I think we can start expecting more of our fellow citizens instead of blaming ourselves.
Many people who voted for Harris are struggling, yet we discerned that she would be a wise leader, while Trump was a fool.
It's not that hard.
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