"1. Strong Base Support. One of the primary reasons Donald Trump could earn victory is the unwavering support of his base. Despite controversies and polarizing rhetoric, which I believe are just the result of his being the "disrupter" we need now, Trump's supporters have remained loyal, perhaps never more so than this past few weeks in the aftermath of the thankfully failed assassination attempt. His base is characterized by high voter turnout and passionate advocacy.
Trump's ability to galvanize his base is a critical factor in his electoral strategy, providing a reliable foundation for his campaigns. And that includes many in the Christian community who may not like the Republican party or some of Trump's tweets but who resonate with his policies, if only because they are the opposite of the Democrat policies of pro-abortion, pro-transsexual, open borders, more government spending and more." - Steven Strang
What Strang relies upon is blind support from people who he hopes never checks his fake facts. It is true that his ardent base will never see the truth but that base is no bigger than 30% of the electorate and has shrunk greatly since his 2016 run when he had the benefit of being unknown politically and running against the most polarizing candidate ever in Hillary Clinton. Remember, he still lost that election by three million votes and only gained the White house because of our archaic electoral college system. In 2020 his base had dwindled and he lost by seven million votes. Yes, he lost. As for his policies remember that since Roe was overturned, abortions have increased, not decreased. The government spending canard forgets to mention that the deficit grew by almost eight trillion dollars under Trump, so spare me the fiscal conservative talking point.
"2. Media Savvy and Communication Skills. Donald Trump's proficiency in media manipulation and his unique communication style give him an edge over his opponents. Trump's use of social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), Truth Social and most recently TikTok, has allowed him to directly reach millions of supporters without the traditional media filters. His ability to dominate news cycles, set the agenda and respond rapidly to events have been hallmarks of his political strategy." - Steven Strang
No real disagreement here. Trump was created by reality television and he works it magically. I would point out that manipulating the media should not exactly endear him to Christians. You remember Christians, right Steven? What Strang refers to as manipulation, we know as lies. What Strang refers to as "filters" we know as the truth. What Trump has done to politics as make the truth malleable. Instead of absolute truth, which we are supposed to believe in as Christians, we now accept "alternate facts" because Trump manipulates so well. It is rather stunning that Strang can make this point with a straight face as a point Christians should somehow embrace.
"3. Economic Messaging. Trump's focus on economic issues, particularly during his first term in office, resonates with a significant portion of the electorate from both sides and especially the undecided middle. His promises to bring back jobs, renegotiate trade deals and lower taxes appeal to voters concerned about economic security and prosperity, not least in the ongoing aftermath of Bidenomics policies following the COVID pandemic. Despite criticisms of his economic policies, many Americans believed they were better off through Trump's first term. While the Democrats have their own economic platforms, Trump's messaging on jobs and economic growth has carried wide appeal, especially among working-class voters in key swing states." - Steven Strang
This narrative of being better off under Trump is pure fiction. He inherited a booming economy and then gave tax cuts, disproportionally to the top one percent of wage earners. Sure, some scraps made it to the bottom 60%, about 13% of the tax cut but to pretend this was some kind of a boon is fiscally moronic. Not to mention, Trump than botched the COVID response that decimated the economy. I guess not enough people shot bleach into their arms. His new proposal is an incredibly stupid 10% tariff on all goods. Do you know who pays for tariffs? The consumer. I know he desperately wants the working man vote but it is probably not going to happen. He is a billionaire who was given millions by has daddy and then bankrupted half the endeavors he tried. His running mate made his fortune as a hedge fund scammer. This is not a "working man" ticket. This is the messaging Strang needs to resonate. This is what his Republican masters have told him to do so he is trying his level best in the hopes that you will forget how horrific things were. Does anyone remember having to hoard toilet paper?
"4. Outsider Persona. Trump's "maverick" style as a political outsider continues to be a compelling narrative for many voters. His ability to position himself against the so-called "deep state" establishment resonates with many who have grown more disillusioned with traditional politics over the past few decades. This outsider image contrasts sharply with the public perceptions of Kamala Harris and other Democrats, who often are seen as part of the elite of the deeply entrenched political class. Trump's rhetoric of challenging the status quo and "draining the swamp" taps into deep-seated desires for change among certain voter demographics, offering a stark alternative to the established political figures." - Steven Strang
Only the twisted mind of the NAR can make the daughter of immigrants, whose mother was a breast cancer scientist, into an "elite"; while Trump was born with a golden spoon in his mouth and received over 400 million dollars from his father's fortune. Do not allow yourself to be gaslit like this beloved. If you want to vote Trump, knock your socks off just do not do it because you think he is the every man that cares about you. Harris has her issues but she was elected District Attorney and then Senator, and then was chosen to be Vice President. I agree that the slick marketing Trump uses and catch phrases like drain the swamp are appealing but they are not reality based. The people he surrounded himself were just as swampy, they just bowed the knee, and not to God per se.
