Two Defeated Views: Dems vs. GOP
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When it comes to the 2024 election, there are a couple of crucial points to consider — one for Republicans and one for Democrats. Let’s dive into the Democrats’ perspective first: relying on celebrities won’t save you.
It seems like Democrats believe that leveraging celebrity endorsements will magically lead them to victory. They reminisce about Marilyn Monroe serenading JFK and Bill Clinton jamming on the saxophone. But let’s face it, the power of celebrity isn’t what it used to be.
They’ve tried this strategy before, attempting to drag lackluster candidates across the finish line with the help of celebrities. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t tend to work.
However, desperate times call for desperate measures, which is why the New York Times is reporting:
President Biden is moving quickly to pump energy into his re-election bid, kicking off what is likely to be an ugly, dispiriting, and historically long slog to November between two unpopular nominees.
After months of languid buildup with only one public campaign event, Mr. Biden has thrown a series of rallies across battleground states, emphasizing that democracy itself is at stake in 2024.
He has assigned two of his most trusted White House operatives to lead his reelection campaign in Wilmington, Del., after Mr. Trump took control of the Republican primary race faster than expected.
Additionally, other Biden aides are compiling wish lists of potential surrogates, including elected officials, social media influencers, and the endorsement of their wildest dreams: the global superstar Taylor Swift.
Yes, they are already resorting to the Swifties.
This doesn’t bode well for Biden’s campaign. Targeting Taylor Swift as if her endorsement will change everything is not a good sign. Sure, Swift endorsed Biden in 2020, but it didn’t have a significant impact because she’s just a famous pop star. Thank goodness endorsements from pop stars don’t hold that much sway.
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However, some polls suggest that around a fifth of voters are likely to support a candidate endorsed by Swift. According to a Newsweek poll, 18% of voters claim they are more likely or significantly more likely to vote for a candidate endorsed by Taylor Swift. This trend is particularly visible among voters under the age of 35.
So here’s a modest proposal: if you base your vote solely on Taylor Swift’s endorsement, maybe you shouldn’t be allowed to vote in the United States. If your political decision hinges on the opinions of celebrities who barely engage with politics but have catchy songs, then perhaps voting isn’t for you.
Whether you’re voting Republican because of Kanye West’s endorsement or voting Democrat because of Taylor Swift’s endorsement, it’s not how politics should work.
Interestingly, the poll also reveals that 17% of respondents would be less likely to vote for a candidate backed by Swift. So while 18% are more likely, 17% are less likely.
But here’s a thought: how about we simply don’t care? Why should anyone care about Taylor Swift’s political opinions when she’s primarily a pop star who gets featured in NFL shots?
Here’s the key point: pop cultural relevance does matter, but only when the person with that relevance is the politician themselves. It’s not transferable credit. Barack Obama didn’t win because of celebrity endorsements; he won because he was the celebrity. Donald Trump won in 2016 because he was a celebrity.
In contrast, Hillary Clinton tried to use celebrity endorsements in 2016. She had a bunch of celebrities singing “Fight Song” at the DNC, including Elizabeth Banks and Mandy Moore.
And guess what? She lost.
Now, let’s shift gears to the point for Republicans: not everything is a conspiracy. The Right has been falling for this trap for years, believing that every conspiracy theory must be treated as a real possibility.
The problem with conspiracy theories is that they are almost always wrong. Sure, there are rare instances when they turn out to be true, but most of the time, they require an extraordinary level of dedication and competence. Just think about the moon landing conspiracy. How many thousands of people would have had to be involved and flawlessly execute their roles to make it happen?
If you buy into the idea that a grand conspiracy controls everything you see and hear, it’s demoralizing. It makes you less likely to take action and more inclined to believe that your efforts won’t yield the desired results. You start feeling disconnected from the outcome because you believe there’s an intervening conspiracy thwarting your every move.
This is especially true in politics. That’s why I still can’t get behind the notion that “Donald Trump had the election actively stolen from him by voter fraud in 2020.”
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This claim is not only untrue, but there’s also insufficient evidence to support it. Trump has never presented enough evidence to prove that the election was rigged.
If you mean that the rules were changed in 2020 and there was an unprecedented surge in voters, most of whom were marginal voters with little initial interest in voting, and they sent their mail-in ballots months before the election, violating the usual procedures, then I agree with you. If you argue that the media rigged the election by ignoring relevant issues and burying stories about Biden, I agree. If you claim that social media actively campaigned for Biden and acted at the behest of actors in the Deep State to suppress stories, I agree with that too.
However, that’s not the same as the conspiracy theory that there was an organized voter fraud effort to deny Trump his reelection. Believing in such a conspiracy undermines the very essence of voting. If it’s true, why bother voting at all? Unfortunately, that’s how many people reacted.
If we rewind to early 2021, Trump convinced people that a voter fraud effort had cost him the election in Georgia. Consequently, many people didn’t turn out for the run-off election, resulting in two Democratic senators from a predominantly red state.
If Trump becomes the nominee again, he will likely win Georgia this time. So what happened? Did all the voter fraud magically disappear?
The problem with conspiracy theories is that they make you believe that all the factors contributing to your success are beyond your control.
And that inevitably leads to defeat.
Why do many Republicans continue to believe in the conspiracy theory of widespread voter fraud despite the lack of evidence and rejection by courts?
Evidence to prove widespread voter fraud. Countless courts, including the Supreme Court, rejected his claims due to lack of evidence. Yet, many Republicans continue to believe in this conspiracy theory, despite the overwhelming consensus among experts and officials that the 2020 election was free and fair.
Believing in conspiracy theories can have detrimental effects on democracy. It undermines trust in the electoral process, fuels division and hostility, and hinders the ability to address real issues. Instead of focusing on evidence-based policies and productive discourse, conspiracy theories breed fear, mistrust, and a lack of engagement.
It is crucial for both Democrats and Republicans to approach the 2024 election with a rational mindset. Relying on celebrity endorsements or indulging in baseless conspiracy theories will not lead to positive outcomes for the American people. Instead, voters should prioritize understanding candidates’ policies, qualifications, and track records.
Engaging in substantive political discussions and holding politicians accountable for their actions is the foundation of a healthy democracy. The focus should be on informed decision-making rather than placing undue importance on famous figures or entertaining unfounded narratives.
As the 2024 election approaches, let us remember that the power to shape the future of our nation lies in the hands of the voters. It is our responsibility to educate ourselves, participate actively in the democratic process, and make well-informed decisions based on facts and critical thinking. By doing so, we can ensure a brighter and more prosperous future for all Americans.
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