A new POLITICO Magazine/Ipsos poll shows that Trump’s criminal conviction hurts him with independents.

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    6 months ago

    Everyone knew about his crimes previously but only now because he is convicted for them they won’t vote for him? So if he did all the crimes but then got off they’d still consider him? I don’t understand humans.

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      6 months ago

      I guess you could say they’re “Delusional?” Lol

      In all seriousness though, I truly don’t either. In my lifetime, Trump is truly the only presidential candidate that I do not get the appeal. And he has been selected a third time in spite of all his failings.

      Even with Bush Jr - whose presidency was categorically bad - I could understand why some people were drawn to his personal charm and charisma. But Trump? I just do not get it.

      Contrasting Trump with Hillary Clinton, I remember numerous republicans, conservatives, and some independents told me “where there is smoke, there is fire” and used her trials and investigations to dismiss her as a valid, trustworthy candidate.

      Well, with Trump there is sure a lot of smoke.

      Edit: I changed “twice” to “a third time” because even though he was the incumbent in 2020 (and therefore the defacto nominee) Trump was nominated then.