THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Angry Trump Starts Blame Game as Polls Reveal Big New Problem for Him
Oct 31, 2024
Joel Payne, a senior official at MoveOn and expert in political strategy, delves into the chaos surrounding Donald Trump's campaign. With polls revealing tighter dynamics, Trump’s ire turns toward the RNC and unfounded claims of voter fraud. Payne discusses the urgency for Trump to rally low-propensity voters amid shifting support for Kamala Harris. He also highlights grassroots initiatives and the importance of community connections to engage underrepresented voters, as Democrats face significant challenges in maintaining their coalitions.
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Trump's Blame Game
- Trump and allies are scapegoating others for a potential loss, blaming the RNC and alleging voter fraud.
- This comes as polls show engaged voters favoring Harris, increasing pressure on Trump's ground game.
RNC's Ground Game Concerns
- The RNC prioritizes "election integrity" over the ground game, outsourcing much of it to Elon Musk's PAC.
- A Trump source calls Musk's operation a "bunch of grifters," and Republicans worry it'll be swamped by Harris's ground game.
Trump's 2016 Strategy
- In 2016, Trump won without a strong ground game by turning out low-propensity conservative voters.
- It remains to be seen if he can replicate this in 2024, given the current political landscape.