Donald Trump doesn’t know which way is up

| 7:29 pm EDT August 5, 2024
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Democrats have Donald Trump rattled with one simple word: “weird.” He appeared on a podcast called “The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show.” The Daily Boulder reported on his appearance. The first thing out of his mouth was: “Nobody’s ever called me weird.” Then, it’s high time they did. He’s not only weird, but he’s incoherent and psychotic. If you have the stomach for it, check out snippets from his Atlanta rally. He rambles on about nothing. He makes not one comment about his “platform” (because he doesn’t have one). He complained that the school was behind the low attendance, unlike Harris’ rally in the same venue that had to turn thousands away because it was full. Interest is waning in Trump, and that also shows.

According to Salon, experts say the “weird” label is working. Of course, it’s working. Weirdos don’t normally know they’re weird, which is why Trump is struggling with the term. Thanks to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for starting the trend because it is really bothering Donald Trump. It’s not only that Trump and Vance are weird, but their “policies” are also weird. Who in their right mind wants to give up everything we know for a Project 2025 government takeover? David Karpf, a professor of strategic political communication at George Washington University, told Salon: “I haven’t seen a rhetorical strategy this good, this effective and fun in a long time.” It is fun, especially watching Trump squirm. Trump likely doesn’t know which way is up. Just when the “weird” line gains traction, Judge Tanya Chutkan is back on his ass.

Chutkan has already denied yet another motion to dismiss from Trump’s team. They claim “vindictive prosecution,” continuing o allege that President Biden (and now “Laughing Kamala”) are behind his prosecution. Judge Chutkan promptly ruled that they “presented no meaningful evidence” (newspaper articles) that anyone targeted him for prosecution. According to U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance, Judge Chutkan’s ruling “carefully sidestepped” Trump’s arguments by saying he “mischaracterizes his alleged conduct.” She went into detail, which Vance said will block any appeals of her ruling. If he disliked Black women before, Trump really dislikes them now, as they are kicking his ass.

Kamala Harris has broken fundraising levels since her entry into the presidential race-over $300 million in two weeks, 94% of which came from small donors. She needs to choose a running mate who is an asset and not a liability like JD Vance. The Independent reported that Harris was scheduled to hold final interviews Sunday with Walz, Kelly, and Shapiro. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is, of course, pumping Shapiro, and all Philadelphia leaders joined together to praise Shapiro in a video. The crowd reflected America as it truly is-white, Black, Asian, Latino-this is the coalition that has formed around Harris, and this is the coalition that will lead this country into a new day. Harris has officially clinched the presidential nomination as the first Black and Asian American woman to lead a major political party. She said a few words for the historical event: “I am honored to be the presumptive Democratic nominee for president of the United States, and I will tell you, the tireless work of our delegates, our state leaders, and our staff have been pivotal to making this moment possible.” It’s Harris’ time; she can and will win the presidency.