Full Comment If Trump is a ‘garbage’ candidate, Harris is a ‘vacuous sociopath’
Nov 4, 2024
J.D. Tuccille, an American political writer for the National Post, delves into the chaotic atmosphere of the 2024 Presidential Election, labeling it a 'dumpster fire.' He critiques the inflammatory rhetoric from both sides, with Democrats likening Trump to Hitler and Republicans branding them as communists. Tuccille highlights pressing issues like rising living costs and uncontrolled immigration, and discusses the ineffective strategies of candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, leaving voters to decide who is the lesser evil.
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Garbage Island Comment
- Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, opening for Trump, called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."
- This sparked outrage and accusations of racism against Trump, while a comedian at a Democrat rally made jokes about Mexicans stealing border wall supplies.
Politics as a Dumpster Fire
- American politics have devolved into a "dumpster fire," with both sides resorting to insults and accusations.
- J.D. Tuccille joins Brian Lilley to discuss the state of the election.
The Deplorables Dilemma
- Democrats often attack the morality of their opponents' supporters, alienating swing voters.
- Swing voters decide elections, and this tactic can backfire by making them feel judged.