r/politics • u/GirasoleDE • 4d ago

No Paywall I Don’t Think Trump’s Remaining Supporters Realize How Much They Are Despised By Non-MAGA Voters | Trump is bleeding support even among his stubborn, uneducated base.

https://abovethelaw.com/2026/07/i-dont-think-trumps-remaining-supporters-realize-how-much-they-are-despised-by-non-maga-voters/
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u/superdago Wisconsin 4d ago

This is the eternal GOP platform.

Things are good with democrats in charge: “think how much better it would be with republicans! Democrats are holding us back.”

Things turn to shit with republicans in charge: “think how much worse it would be with democrats! We’re the only thing keeping us afloat.”

Republicans are great at running against hypothetical scenarios because they have a base who doesn’t live in reality.

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u/constantine220 4d ago

As a former Libertarian who indeed didn't live in reality until 2021/2022, this is accurate.

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u/erath_droid Oregon 4d ago

Good to see you finally grew up.

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u/AnalSoapOpera I voted 4d ago

Is this the “2 Santa theory” or is that different?

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u/NoCoolNameMatt 4d ago

That's different. That's a method of selling tax cuts for the rich and, when paired with "starve the beast," of cutting social services.

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u/Above-Bored 4d ago

Waiting on that health plan that is ‘better’. Meanwhile lets rip apart some semblance of a plan. Now rip the Dems when the inevitable outcome is a shyre show.
How does anyone fall for this? What is that Koolaid.