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This is the saddest state of affairs ever. When your campaign is “it could be worse” it’s an insult to the working classes intelligence.
But that's not the campaign. This is citizens telling other citizens that not casting a vote IS voting - for the obviously worse candidate.
Honest question...
How is it only and always a vote for the worst candidate, and not a vote for the better candidate? Like, couldn't Republicans also argue that by not voting, you're actually voting for Harris? From an objective standpoint, who would be correct?
Because historically the Republicans have had better turnout in swing states. Anger and hyperbole are great motivators, regardless of topic. Democrat-leaning folks tend not to be as angry, scared, and swayed by cult-like leaders, so tend to be more complacent. It’s a matter of trying to even the behavioral playing field. Not to mention the gerrymandering fuckery that has made it even harder for democrats to be fairly represented in crucial geographic areas. Finally, consider where the underhanded tactics are coming from, and rather than sink to that level, an OVERWHELMING and unquestionable show of support is needed for those tactics not to be successful.