In this chat, Monica makes the point that many Americans have an emotional connection to Trump.
I was reminded of that today as I chatted with a 70-year-old woman who fled Vietnam in 1975. She didn't just express her sorrow and angst about what's happening in America but..
I was reminded of that today as I chatted with a 70-year-old woman who fled Vietnam in 1975. She didn't just express her sorrow and angst about what's happening in America but..
https://twitter.com/MonicaCrowley/status/1600621085426327571
how much she appreciates what Trump tried to do. She was moved to tears twice talking about the stolen election.
"That's my president forever."
She, like millions of ppl, believe Trump was robbed not just of a 2nd term but much of his 1st.
Does she represent the majority? No.
"That's my president forever."
She, like millions of ppl, believe Trump was robbed not just of a 2nd term but much of his 1st.
Does she represent the majority? No.
But she's part of a big base of the GOP and that raw emotion isn't going away.
Mock her (and others) all you want but a major problem for GOP isn't just ground game or candidate quality--it's a powerful connection to Trump.
Disregard people like her at your own risk.
Mock her (and others) all you want but a major problem for GOP isn't just ground game or candidate quality--it's a powerful connection to Trump.
Disregard people like her at your own risk.
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