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Morning Reads: Biden, Harris, Trump, and More in the Political Mix

COVID Reason • 376 implied HN points • 22 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Voter Behavior Campaign strategies Political Analysis Political Tactics
  1. Biden may actually be the best candidate we've had, as some articles suggest he knows how to handle the country's problems well.
  2. Kamala Harris needs to change her approach to reach non-college-educated white voters better, especially in key swing states.
  3. There are signs that some middle-class Black voters are shifting their support to the right, which could change the voting landscape.

The Democrats' Dirty Tricks Playbook?

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 11578 implied HN points • 26 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political strategy Electoral Politics Party Politics Political Tactics
  1. Documents reveal that Democratic Party groups used dishonest tactics to undermine the third-party group No Labels, which they saw as a serious threat in elections. They wanted to prevent No Labels from gaining traction and presenting an alternative to traditional candidates.
  2. Strategies included creating fake websites and spreading misinformation to make No Labels appear extreme or aligned with unpopular views. This coordinated effort was planned behind closed doors by several political groups.
  3. The actions taken against No Labels highlight a troubling trend where political parties may prioritize eliminating competition rather than winning over voters. Such tactics can undermine the democratic process.

The Anti-Democratic Movement Targeted Ralph Nader First. We Should Have Paid More Attention

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 9183 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Political Tactics
  1. Attention was not sufficiently given to the anti-democratic tactics used against Ralph Nader in 2004, which are now being employed more extensively by both parties.
  2. The significant hurdles that third-party candidates face in getting on the ballot, including costly signature collection and legal challenges from major parties, deter many from running.
  3. The current political landscape shows a rise in extreme measures to maintain power, sometimes at the expense of fair competition and voter choice, leading to increased polarization and disenfranchisement.

The Voting Machines Just "Failed" In 18 States On Election Day!

Emerald Robinson’s The Right Way • 5317 implied HN points • 08 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Fraud Voting Machines Corruption Political Tactics Legal Battles
  1. Voting machines in 18 states had issues on Election Day, including problems in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Kentucky.
  2. Issues included gas leaks, judge-flipping machines, and malfunctioning systems.
  3. The situation points to potential corruption in the election system and a need for vigilance in future elections.

Liberals are bad and they know it

The J. Burden Show • 2276 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Progressives Cultural heritage Political Tactics Historical Narratives
  1. Progressives leverage minor truths to demolish broader cultural narratives and heroes, eroding the foundation of civilization.
  2. Progressives use tactics like degrading heritage figures to attack their enemies and undermine the legitimacy of ruling classes.
  3. Liberal insecurity drives them to denigrate great men and attempt to erase historical examples that contradict the idea of progress.
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Stop saying "imply"

INDIGNITY • 294 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Election Social media Political Communication Political Tactics
  1. The concept of implication in arguments has become complicated and the word 'imply' is functionally useless.
  2. Understanding implication is crucial for interpreting messages, but in today's context, it is challenging to determine fair and accurate interpretations.
  3. In discussions, focus on what is explicitly said rather than discussing what someone may have implied.

Mythbusting Kevin Bonham on how voting works

Wheel’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Tactics
  1. Exhausted votes, votes that don't go to the winner, and excess winning votes are considered wasted votes in the voting process.
  2. Understanding where votes go in safe seats versus swing seats is crucial in election campaigning strategies to minimize wasted votes.
  3. The concept of wasted votes impacts the democratic legitimacy and representation in elections, highlighting potential gerrymandering issues.

Matt's Five Points, October 19, 2018 — Constitutional Hardball

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 19 Oct 18
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitutional Law Legislative Process Supreme Court Political Tactics
  1. Constitutional hardball is when legal political strategies push the boundaries of accepted norms. It can be risky, as it may lead to larger conflicts and weaken institutions like the Supreme Court.
  2. The statehood process in the U.S. is easy to manipulate and can disrupt political balance. This flexibility once caused major tensions, particularly regarding issues like slavery in the 19th century.
  3. Lame-duck sessions in Congress can actually be quite productive, with significant legislation often passing during this time. The upcoming session could see important decisions being made, especially if party control changes.