The Daily Blast: Trump's Private Anger Over Kamala's Poll Surge Takes an Ominous Turn
Aug 12, 2024
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Amanda Carpenter, a leading Never Trump conservative and editor at Protect Democracy, dives into Donald Trump's escalating frustration over Kamala Harris's rising poll numbers. They discuss Trump's alarming preparations to dispute a potential election loss and the unsettling impact this has on the GOP's future. Carpenter also highlights the internal struggles within Trump’s team and how Harris's media presence shifts political dynamics, while raising questions about the party's loyalty and response to misinformation moving forward.
Trump's private anger over Kamala Harris's rising poll numbers has intensified his dangerous rhetoric surrounding election fraud allegations.
The podcast stresses the urgent need for vigilance against threats to election integrity as partisan tactics escalate before future elections.
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Trump's Response to Harris's Popularity
Donald Trump has expressed significant frustration regarding Kamala Harris's popularity, which he perceives as a threat to his political standing. Polls indicate Harris leading Trump in key states, leading some, including Trump's pollster, to blame the media for her favorable coverage. This dynamic has fueled Trump's insistence on the 'Stop the Steal' rhetoric as he navigates his feelings of being cheated out of his election victories. The conversation highlights a shift in focus away from Trump and toward new contenders, reflecting a public appetite for change.
Potential Threats to Election Integrity
Concerns are rising about the potential for election manipulation as Trump and his allies continue to promote unfounded claims of fraud. Reports reveal local officials may seek to use inquiries into elections for chaos rather than legitimate oversight, mirroring tactics from the January 6th events. This strategy not only raises serious questions about compliance with state laws but also threatens the very foundations of election integrity by allowing partisan influence in the certification process. The discussion emphasizes the importance of vigilance and legal adherence as political tensions escalate ahead of future elections.
Over the weekend, The New York Timesreported that Donald Trump is deeply unsettled about Kamala Harris’s successful launch, even as polls show her edging into a small lead. His anger has led him to escalate the private conspiracy-mongering about Democrats supposedly cheating in the election. We talked to Amanda Carpenter—a leading Never Trump conservative and an editor at Protect Democracy—about why it’s so disturbing that Trump is already laying the groundwork to overturn a loss, a novel way he might try to pull this off, and whether the GOP will ever move beyond MAGA.