The Dem over performance to Biden poll numbers have a few factors. First is how polls are run. From my understanding most polls are still cold calling people’s phones. Who the heck answers the phone anymore unless you know the number calling? Obviously they get enough people to answer, but is it really a real life cut of the population? The past few election cycles have shown how inaccurate the polls are.

Secondly, the Trump base is a phenomenon that we have never seen before. As he noted about killing someone on the streets of NYC, his base would still support him. The VAST majority of Biden voters are nowhere near this type of devotion to him. Most would rather have another Dem candidate. Which makes it hilarious when some dim witted Trump worshiper says Biden cult…. If I were to be polled, my favorability of Biden would be negative. If election had another option than dotard 1 and 2, I would be undecided and strongly leaning to that 3rd. Unless it was a worshiper like Ramatrumpsalamiinhismouth. Policy wise, I am pretty against much of Haley’s positions (especially public education), but I would not only vote for her, I’d consider replacing my spray painted plywood sign of Trump.

As for the cheap gas that Trump is providing us. If you don’t have the GasBuddy app, you are paying too much. There are stations near me that are less than 5 miles apart that are a dollar per gallon difference. That is $20 for a fill up in my truck. For the longest time, the stations in the Portersville/422 exit area (and I think called Last Stop on 19 near O’Donnell’s) were consistently .25 less than stations around here. That is $5 difference for a fill up. Basically the gas used to go fishing was pretty close to free. I use it on any road trip. Estimate the range of what I have in the tank is and look at the map view. Usually there are a few of these “cheap zones” somewhere that is 20-50 cents cheaper. Granted, I won’t go out of my way to save a buck or two. Most times they are right off of the highway or close to where I am going. That app has saved me hundreds. None, beyond Sams Club are those discount prices that you have to pay for. I avoid the stations that have those gimmick prices on their signs unless their normal price is the lowest. If equal, I go to the other place out of principle of them putting those misleading prices on their signs.

If anyone really cares to “why” gas prices are really what they are. I’m sure when the facts contrast with agenda, the “this source is biased” responses will fly.

https://www.eia.gov/today...gy/detail.php?id=61243

I’m hoping to not vote for him either. I’d love for both him and Trump to be cell mates by Election Day. Or both in boxes from natural causes.

   Do you still believe she would/could be his VP pick and she would agree?

That is interesting. I wonder if he would consider Ivanka after she threw him under the bus? Could he get anything done while he is trying to get her in bed?

Irisheyeball

crappiefisher
   Do you still believe she would/could be his VP pick and she would agree?

She would but he won't.  He might interview her just to try and humiliate her, ala Mitt Romney.  If Trump is the nominee I believe he will choose one of his children as VP.

I’ve heard reports that Eric Trump has been showcasing some impressive skills while campaigning for his dad. He might be somebody to keep his eye on as heir apparent.

But I think Trump is gonna pick a woman for VP. I’d be shocked if he didn’t. And Ivanka just feels like a very unlikely pick.

My money would be on Kristi Noem, maybe Sarah Huckabee Sanders or Elise Stefanik.

I actually don’t think he would go with Kari Lake or MTG though. Kari Lake can’t win a statewide election and MTG has a high profile that is too polarizing. However, both would be safe bets to end up in his administration.

Strategy wise, a woman would make sense. But not sure if he would want a woman as #2, unless maybe Ivanka, to carry on the Trump legacy. His strength persona would take a bit of a hit from Putin and Xi if he chose a woman. Not that Putin sees him as anything beyond a clown. Xi knows he can walk right into Taiwan if Trump is elected. So, he will talk about how large his hands are and give little regard to his running mate.

VP picks are usually strategic, but they may not affect election outcomes all that much.

Trump picked pence in 2016 in order to consolidate evangelicals. In 2024 they’ll probably be looking to appeal to women voters, because he struggles with women for obvious reasons.

I also don’t think trump cares much about legacy at this point because if he manages to somehow get into the White House again, I don’t think he intends to leave.

 Pork is talking about Big Joe.
https://www.nbcnews.com/p...-second-term-rcna90093
 

83 Million. Won't really move the needle, most will have excuses about why its ok and he's still a big tough man in their eyes but whew boy.
Feel like 83 million hurts almost anyone. Not like he'll ever pay it but point stands.

Pork there you go again referring to Brandon's followers.Speaking of brain dead worshipers !!!!

ICE NUT
Pork there you go again referring to Brandon's followers.Speaking of brain dead worshipers !!!!

I sure as heck wouldn’t support a convictedrapist, how about you?

DeadGator401
Seriously for any of you still on the Trump Train - does this matter at all to you?

Is it legitimate or just weaponizing the justice system against him?

What makes you think the true believers would think this is anything other than an attack on trump? I gave up thinking anything would change their minds a long time ago.

What’s more interesting about this imo is how his finances will be affected.

He can’t get out of paying this. He has to post a bond at least equal to the value of the judgment if he wants to appeal (I think it might be full value plus 20%). If he doesn’t pay, the courts will start seizing assets.

If the RNC and whatever PACs use their money to pay these costs then that’s less money they can spend on actual elections in a critical election year. I’m not even sure the various political entities have enough cash on hand right now to pay the whole thing, so its likely that at least some of this will come out of trumps pocket.

So does he even have enough money to pay it? Will he declare bankruptcy like Giuliani and Alex jones did? Does he have to start liquidating assets?

This is also just the beginning. He has a bunch of other trials with more legal costs. The money is a finite asset.

Porktown
I sure as heck wouldn’t support a convictedrapist, how about you?

From the beginning, I don't remember any reporting whatsoever of Trump being charged with r**e. I can't believe I missed that. Surely the Democrat Media would not have missed a chance like that to continuously smear Trump. There's a big difference between sexual assault and r**e.
 

ICE NUt
When was the conviction??

 
That's what I'm talkin' about! They believe it, therefore it must be true.

He actually wasn’t found guilty of raape, he was found guilty of sexual abuse and battery, and found liable for defamation in a civil trial back in May. It was not a criminal conviction.

It was definitely reported, but trump is always in the news for doing crooked shiit, and he has so many different legal proceedings against him right now that it was easy to miss this one.

Of course his loyal followers will say it’s all a lie even though he literally got caught on a hot mic saying “just grab them be the puussy” which is exactly what he did to E Jean Carroll.

And furthermore he tried to use the power of the federal government to quash the lawsuit while he was still president.

But, you know, Trump is just the powerless victim here, despite the fact he’s a “billionaire” and he was president of the United States.