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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis
Oh I don't disagree, but Harris was probably the weakest of the people I mentioned. Considering how razor thin this will be someone who can eek out even 0.5% more might be the difference. I've already said "not Trump" should be enough, but Murica. She's run a mediocre campaign, at best, and has done nothing with her chances to build on momentum (DNC, the Debate).
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You mentioned Walz, and his popularity and charisma only lasted a few weeks. His debate performance added a tick to the current momentum swing from Harris. It's not always easy to predict if a likeable person will still be likeable once they start campaigning on the big stage.
Inflation was always going to be the toughest hurdle to overcome. Trump is really the only reason this is close. If a generic moderate Republican was running, they probably win easily.
It is definitely a challenge for Harris or any other democrat right now to message properly on inflation because it requires a fair amount of nuance and explaining that no one is going to listen to.
For some, it just comes down to inflation was bad under Biden, add in some confirmation bias that liberal policies cause inflation, and inflation not being a problem under Trump, and the Democrat has to go.
It was always going to be a tough election to win, hopefully she can squeak it out.