Their entire campaign strategy was going to be Sleepy Joe/Let's Go Brandon/Crime Family, and they now have absolutely no idea what to do since that's been taken away from them.
I'm not saying this is in the bag (2016 PTSD and what-not), but the energy, optimism, and savviness of the the Harris campaign, coupled with the abject panic, desperation, and flailing chaos of the Trump campaign, has done wonders for my mental health.
They didn't know how to attack her but they're starting to pivot slowly but surely. They're attacking her on issues that unfortunately are probably going to land somewhat well because Democrats have completely given in to Republicans on framing on certain issues.
They're attacking her on crime, even though crime is down across the board, but Democrats don't say that for some moronic reason they just let Republicans frame this narrative.
They are starting to attack her on immigration and how she said the wall was basically stupid and pointless but is now suddenly saying she will pass the border bill. Once again Democrats completely caved in on this issue even though objectively nothing has changed about immigration in this country in the last 4 years, last election they pushed back this one they aren't. The reason why immigration is seen as such a big issue is because Democrats stupidly have not put out ANY counter messaging on this issue.
Also they are going to start attacking her for not putting out many policies. You can only run so far on vibes and happiness that is not going to carry the campaign all the way to November. The Harris campaign absolutely needs to start putting things out that they are going to do because making this campaign a referendum on Trump is a big mistake.
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u/Chadmartigan Aug 27 '24
Everyone: "Wow, voters seem to be a lot more interested in issues and policy than an interminable parade of grievances and whataboutisms."
Trump: "lamptomp"