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Jim Muneco often uploads videos that were once on Youtube. I looked and looked to see if this one already was but can't find another copy. So I will post this one: @DramatistDreamer This is another episode focused in part on Craig's "death" aftermath so I thought it might interest you.

I saw some Frank Luntz interview going around where he claimed that Harris lost all momentum when she began focusing on Trump rather than herself. He's hugely biased, but this shift is one of the reasons I keep going back to 2016. I am not sure how much choice she entirely has - when she tried to focus on herself, her answers were ignored or picked apart. As long as Trump is running, focus will always go to him. Still, it does make me uneasy that so much focus goes to Trump. He becomes the enemy people know, alongside how idolized he is by half the country. That makes it very difficult for Harris to find a case for voters if they aren't repulsed by Trump.

MSNBC is tagged as liberal due to a few hosts but is just as right wing and corporate as Faux News and CNN. After hearing about Anderson Cooper's questions to Kamala Harris tonight, including a tsk-tsk about tax increases on people who make more than 500K, I wish Democrats were in a position to ice out cable news altogether.

They did, yes.

You had to be made of strong stuff to watch AMC in 2001. I remember wondering if they were going to try to pair Bianca with him as she was so heavy in his storyline. (this is also when they hinted at psycho Laura getting involved with Bianca)

I agree Victor is still a bit too sleazy and his redemption was rushed. The show really needs a new male character in his 30s and another in his 50s or 60s. Paul just feels tired to me, and while I don't dislike Leo, he is never going to be an interesting character. Instead, we are getting another twentysomething, even though the group is already poorly written/underwritten. The last thing Holly needs is a new love interest.

I agree - that's why I said the most cynical approach. It's just sickening, playing into the epitome of misogynoir. I don't think that is how most black male voters base their decisions, but I do think a lot of time and money is going into trying to steer to that type of approach (sexist slurs, going on about Harris lying about her race, about being Christian, and so on). It's a win-win for the GOP and their moneymen, because if there is a big movement to Trump, this is what will be cited as the cause, which will lead to even more division among an already breaking coalition of Democratic voters. Some of the comments could be blackfishing, but many seem to be real, albeit some are grifters, or Astead Herndon.

They also said "fall off," which is what makes me wonder just how bad things may be getting. The more I think about this Trump story the more I think they are trying to get their brand dead supporters to flood to the polls in backlash and trying to get Democrats to take the bait. I think they are also trying to turn around the criticism for their deepfakes. https://www.wired.com/story/russian-propaganda-unit-storm-1516-false-tim-walz-sexual-abuse-claims/

End of an era

If it's the one I saw, then the way things are going these days, I doubt it will change anything (as the Hitler story likely won't - these days I think many on the left and the right agree with his views). I saw an NBC article about Democrats who are worried Michigan is going or gone, although they don't give their names. This has been the concern with Michigan for a year now, with Pennsylvania worries only becoming more prominent in recent months. Hopefully things can turn around in time. Chris Cuomo has been trying ever since he was canned from CNN to delve into "both sides both sides both sides" and "can't we all get along." His bitter screed against Kamala at the start gives the game away. Like Nate Silver saying today he thinks Trump will win, that faux-centrist moneymaker set seem sure he is going to win and now they can let their real feelings out.

I've seen a number of black men online say that it's not fair for people to constantly question and criticize their vote (which is one of the reasons many seemed angry over Obama's speech), because many still vote for Democrats, and people just seem to zero in on them while many more Hispanic men vote for Republicans, white women vote for Republicans, etc. And I do wonder if this backlash leads more to support Republicans, along with the other reasons you've given. I also see constant guttural, dehumanizing attacks against Harris from the likes of Judge Joe Brown and Candace Owens, clearly tailored to the most cynical approach possible to get black voters, especially black men. And I do wonder, as much or more than Hillary in 2016, how much there are built-in reasons many won't vote for Harris that they just won't say out loud - although many are clearly comfortable saying them out loud. Another poll came out today showing a big increase in support for Trump among black and Hispanic voters, and I saw comments about MSNBC having propaganda yesterday with black voters who support Trump, so I do think there is going to be a big jump in support. The only issue is exit polls often overcount non-white support for Republican candidates, so we can't take those as reliable.

Sadly, I think Felix is still just a guest character - the actor has said he has a set time on the show. The guest character format is one of the reasons I struggle to connect with the revival as Felix has so much to offer (so does Victor) but will never stay.

I'd like to be included. Thank you for thinking of me.

Someone created this channel months ago, but they've only put up one (partial) episode so far. Not sure if it was already around or not.

Nate Cohn was incredibly thin-skinned in 2022, but even then, he was never this hostile. I think he and that whole polling guru set are unable to shake just how much respect they've lost over the last 4 years.

Thanks. Arizona I think was suited to Biden in ways it won't be for Harris, but hopefully enough moderate Republicans can turn out. There is talk about how well she is or isn't doing with younger voters (Politico warning). Dems see warning signs for Harris with youth vote in Arizona - POLITICO I can see why they wanted to move away from "weird," but they did move too far in the other direction. He has been subjected to extremely ugly personal attacks and smears, many splashed all over Twitter, so I'm glad he got to speak up about the fascist. I am also glad he pointed out what the media won't - how much they now avoid spotlighting JD Vance.

I think Vanessa was there to take Diane's place as an insecure plot mover, in love with men who never would love her. I think someone here mentioned a potential Derek/Vanessa pairing if Marland had stayed. I would have enjoyed that. Derek was just about the ideal guy in the Marland era (any lady should have run a mile from Tony).

I'm not sure what he said about Arizona, sorry, I was just reading through this thread.

Mimi Hines Dead: Barbra Streisand ‘Funny Girl’ Replacement Was 91 https://variety.com/2024/music/news/iron-maiden-singer-paul-dianno-dead-1236184883/ https://people.com/baywatch-lifeguard-michael-newman-dies-age-67-parkinsons-disease-diagnosis-8731887

When I saw a clip of Tracy from about fifteen years ago, I winced at how unflattering the short, dyed cut was. I'm so glad she is able to have a more natural look now. I think there would be so much to explore on Tracy's end with a Tracy/Cody pairing - the age difference, her likely thinking he's conning her, her fear he would leave her for a younger woman, her fear he would end up like Paul Hornsby, etc. and also exploring what type of relationship the two would even have. I can't see the show actually doing it though - I imagine he will be back with Sasha and Tracy would just be the spoiler. Most of what I know of Violet is commentary on here, although I have enough memory of when Frank was pushing Emma and Spencer to relate to the complaints. She's done a decent job in the dramatic clips I've watched. The goodbye with Tracy was lovely and you could definitely see how little of it was a performance. I was even able to get past my longstanding hostility to the "Monica's house/Alan gave it to her" routine. Tracy is often seen as the most heartless character in Port Charles, but in moments like this you see just what an easily broken heart she has.

I see that Adam Carlson account thinks Trump will win Nevada based on the vote so far. I haven't paid much attention to the Jacky Rosen Senate campaign to see if she is running the Trump-friendly ads Bob Casey and Tammy Baldwin are that make some think Trump is winning or close to winning Pennsylvania or Wisconsin. The 18-29 vote for Harris in that poll doesn't seem like enough, especially if the amount of Hispanic and black male voters for Trump is any indication. I know all the reasons given, but it's sad to think how many people will overlook his bigotry because they think it won't happen to them. A Faux News/Suffolk poll has him up 11% with Hispanic voters. Another firm has him up with Arab-American voters. I could say these all aren't true, but it has been so many polls with underperforming results, and I am not sure how much is a permanent shift away from Democrats or just misogyny toward Kamala Harris. Even after the disgusting report from The Atlantic, you had the sister of the soldier Trump spewed bile over defending him and saying she voted for him. How can you support him over your sister's memory? Is the money or fame worth it? Mark Meadows is the sycophant who came out to deny the report, which is how you know its true. Meanwhile, the LA Times is refusing to endorse a Presidential candidate, due to pressure from the owner. https://www.semafor.com/article/10/22/2024/los-angeles-times-wont-endorse-for-president

Thanks @wonderwoman1951 .

Looks like Republicans are also overperforming in places like Georgia. Democrats will catch up to some degree, but I worry the speculation about apathetic turnout in parts of the base will be true. So much of this last month has seemed to demoralize if some polls and early voting results are any indication - I know some keep blaming Harris appearing with the Cheneys, or her not separating from Biden enough, but I feel like it's just been the usual advantages that swing in Trump's favor kicking in again, along with the bigotry at the core of this country.

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/early-voting-good-harris.html Essentially, they are saying some of the numbers are good but may be a mirage, which may (or may not) also be the case with the Nevada info from @Vee . It's difficult to figure out how much is just Republicans who weren't voting early in 2020 but are now doing so or if Trump really is turning out new voters. The part I'm most hesitant over is whether or not Harris is turning out new voters, or enough to make up those who are lost to the party. The endless media focus over the [!@#$%^&*] McDonald's photo op and his crudity about Arnold Palmer, how this is a brilliant populist choice, have led him to dominate coverage and to Harris getting coverage more if she reacts to him than on her own campaign. The press is letting Trump run out the clock again just like he did in 2016.