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In response to "RE: Trump sinking ship - I in no way think we should let up, it just appears that more political figures are starting to distance from him." by colin

My guess is that his base is exactly the same. The polling shows little movement. I think what's causing the distancing by some is that they now

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Jun 8 '20, 10:20

have a very motivated opposition that seems intent on change. The idea of suppressing that vote seems less and less likely. So the idea of winning with a motivated minority against an unhappy but somewhat divided majority is looking less and less plausible. So they are starting to act from more self-interest now.

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I don't agree on the idea of suppressing that vote. I think the laws passed and efforts made show otherwise. -- nm - JackDawson Jun 8, 10:22 10
- They'll keep trying, but I think people will continue to be motivated. - Dark Callisto Jun 8, 10:23
- I'm not sure I understand what you're saying. -- nm - pmb Jun 8, 10:23 8
  - I think the right will redouble voter suppression efforts. Whether it will work or not we shall see ! -- nm - JackDawson Jun 8, 10:25 7
    - Oh, I see. I agree with that. I just think that the amount of motivation they are seeing right now does not convince them it will be enough (at - pmb Jun 8, 10:30 5
      - Also it’s...harder? to suppress vote by mail? -- nm - JackDawson Jun 8, 10:33 4
        
        I'm worried about CA votes by mail. You can request a ballot, but Newsom ordered ballots to be sent to every registered voter. This requires the - jnine Jun 8, 10:49 2
        
        I thought he ordered a request for mail in ballot to be sent and not an actual ballot? -- nm - spamlet Jun 8, 10:51 1
        
        No, he ordered ballots to be mailed. -- (link) - jnine Jun 8, 11:00
        
        That is undoubtedly why Trump is fighting it so hard. If they send ballots to everyone it takes away half the issue. -- nm - pmb Jun 8, 10:35
    - i feel like the call for 50,000 poll watchers might have something to do with this... -- nm - colin Jun 8, 10:26

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My guess is that his base is exactly the same. The polling shows little movement. I think what's causing the distancing by some is that they now

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