Doing anything last done by FDR isn’t easy. And while it’ll take time to process 2020, some results we have make a compelling argument: Joe Biden’s was the toughest of the four defeats of an incumbent seeking RE-election dating back 100 years.
In 1928 Herbert Hoover faced what to this day was the worst economic period in US history.
In 1980 & 1992, Jimmy Carter & George HW Bush faced steep economic downturns.
While 2020 is devastating and the worst since the Depression COVID made it politically distinct.
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Intra-party support:
In 1980, Carter had to fend off fellow Democrat Ted Kennedy.
In 1992, Pat Buchanan was a thorn in Bush’s side reflecting tension within the GOP.
In 2020, trump enjoyed complete fealty from ~90% of the Republican Party. No meaningful dissent whatsoever.
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3rd Party / Other Challenger:
In 1980, John Anderson was hardly dispositive; but he surely did not help Carter.
In 1992, Ross Perot absolutely hurt Bush.
In 2020, 3rd Party challengers that tipped the race were nowhere to be seen.
It was one on one.
Biden vs trump.
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Headstart / Money:
Every president’s re-election begins the moment they’re sworn in.
But in the case of trump it wasn’t rhetorical. He created his re-election committee the next day. He raised more than $1 billion while PE Biden was still competing for the nomination.
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@drsanjaygupta: ‘What happened is unusual: an unscheduled hospital visit for very routine testing could‘ve been done at the White House... took everyone by surprise, including much of the hospital staff.’ cnn.com/2019/11/24/hea…
“We know that Trump is 73 years old, has heart disease and is clinically obese. For any man of that age and medical history, an unexpected visit to the hospital is concerning.”
“Over the past week, I have spoken to doctors who've previously worked at the White House and those who are currently in touch with the White House. They all say that what happened last weekend is unusual.”
This can’t just be the horror of the day with a new one the day after and the day after and in a week someone jokes “I’m old enough to remember when.” It can’t be added to the pile.
It’s its own category.
And yes, I’ve been paying fucking attention.
One would normally say it will take someone being killed before something is done.
But getting someone killed is exactly its purpose. It would be their mission accomplished.
This video was shown at trump’s Miami hotel by an organization supporting trump. The weekend event was for trump supporters and attended by Don Jr and Sarah Sanders and what will certainly turn out to be many other rotten souls. nytimes.com/2019/10/13/us/…
I for one have had enough with Ellen, Michelle Obama and Lady Gaga. They have all deceived us long enough as secret war-criminal enablers! Expose them all!
NEW damaging info:
The team owner OPPOSES MEDICARE FOR ALL. WTF.
He REFUSES to change the team name to the Dallas COWPEOPLE.