The Rest Is Politics: US 36. My Last Conversation With Trump
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Oct 28, 2024 Explore the whirlwind political atmosphere as Trump rallies support in unexpected places like New York. Delve into the Washington Post's controversial choice to withhold endorsements, balancing journalistic freedom with corporate interests. Discover how Trump's rallies strategically target the media, leveraging narratives like 'fake news' to galvanize his base. Plus, gain insights from recent polling that shows Kamala Harris surpassing Biden’s 2020 metrics, highlighting young male voters' pivotal role in the upcoming election.
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Trump Rally at MSG
- Anthony Scaramucci describes encountering Trump supporters at Penn Station after arriving from D.C.
- He notes a larger presence of MAGA hats than he'd seen in Manhattan in the past eight years.
Trump's Motivation for MSG Rally
- Trump's MSG rally is partly driven by his desire for acceptance in New York, where he feels historically slighted.
- The iconic venue represents a symbolic conquest for Trump, bolstering his ego.
Overconfidence as a Strategy
- Trump's visits to unlikely-to-win states (VA, NM, NH) might signal a manufactured overconfidence.
- This could be a strategy to later claim election fraud, echoing 2020.