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In reply to the discussion: Want A Reason Why Kamala Lost That Makes Sense [View all]TBF
(34,816 posts)You are not going to be able to make sense of it - because it makes no sense.
- working class folks thinking Trump represents/understands them. He wouldn't even acknowledge any of them on his property, unless he assumed they were staff and told them to get him a glass of water or something.
- racism & mixed marriage -- I have a friend who is relatively wealthy and also in a bi-racial marriage. She says she voted Trump because of economy. I think she really believes her money will isolate her somewhat. I hope they have their passports ready, because I'm not nearly as confident that their marriage will remain legal.
- sexism - big one also. This country was willing to go far enough to elect Obama (twice!) but they won't put a woman in the oval office. I don't care what color she is. They're not doing it.
- religion - not trying to be mean but it's a big factor so I can't leave it off the list. If you are religious and it brings you comfort, fine. But it also opens up that door - are you willing to accept things without evidence? My argument is that religious training prepares them to accept things that don't make sense without questioning.