The GOP fantasy crowd is so accustomed to conspiracy theories that they’re betting the Democrats will switch candidates at the last minute. Have they actually paid attention to politics?

Democrats have all the spontaneity of the House of Windsor. Or, closer to home, they’re closer to what Republicans once were, a party that falls in line not in love.

  • HandBreadedTools@lemmy.worldEnglish
    93·
    9 months ago

    What are you talking about? Progressives are the least reliable voting block in the US. This isn’t some speculation, it is a known, well-studied fact. It is the very same fact that leads to the Dems becoming more conservative.

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
      312·
      9 months ago

      As soon as I’m done explaining nuclear physics to my dog, I’ll get right back to you.

      I try to manage my time by putting the easiest tasks first.

      • TheFonz@lemmy.world
        7·
        9 months ago

        It’s always the most uninformed that speak with the most confidence.

        In 2022, younger voters made up a smaller share of the electorate than they did in 2018. In 2022, 36% of voters were under 50, compared with 40% of voters in 2018. Decreased turnout among these more reliably Democratic voters contributed to the GOP’s better performance in November.

        Older voters turned out more reliably in both elections – and continued to be largely loyal to Republican candidates. For example, among adults ages 69 and older in 2022

        Pew research on 2022 turnout. No need for condescending tone brother. We are all in the same fight but we need facts on our side.