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In his bid to retake the White House, few states hold as much promise for Donald Trump as Michigan.

The former president has already won the state once and President Joe Biden, who reclaimed it for Democrats in 2020, is confronting vulnerabilities there as he seeks reelection. Trump’s campaign promises an aggressive play for Michigan as part of a robust swing-state strategy.

But, at least for now, those promises appear to be mostly talk. The Trump campaign and its partners at the Republican National Committee haven’t yet made significant general election investments in the state, according to Michigan Republican Party Chairman Pete Hoekstra. The national committee, he said, hasn’t transferred any money to the state party to help bolster its operations heading into the general election. There are no specific programs in place to court voters of color. And there’s no general election field staff in place.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 7 months ago

Oh haven't they heard? The plan is to have another insurrection. They don't need a campaign.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 7 months ago

This system sucks. Pandering to one state when they are 50 doesn't help any citizen. I know it's important and I will vote. But I can't help but think it's fuckin moronic.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Trump doesn’t give a shit about anyone but himself. This should t be a surprise.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Trump would need to spend far too much money to win an election just to stay out of prison. Even then, it's dicey. The smarter play would be to fleece the RNC and anyone else as much as possible, and then take his money to some 'shit' nation that will let him walk free for a price. Russia, are you listening? Melania want to go home.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

He should not be allowed to leave US soil. Too many security vulnerabilities that our enemies would love to exploit. Once he’s gone; especially if to a non-friendly nation-state; it becomes near impossible to secure.

At least with him here he can be monitored and babysat by highly-trained security personnel.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

I don't know if that is even possible, given our laws, rights and so many sycophants.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 7 months ago (1 children)

There’s a lot of extremely wealthy people who effectively have infinite money and want to see the Republicans in power. Trump’s probably hoping that, after the rubes’ donations have been diverted to his legal funds, these shadowy plutocrats will quietly step in and ensure that the races that matter are amply funded.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Look at the Truth Social IPO. They already are

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago (1 children)

You think that money is going to down ballot races instead of directly into Trump's pocket,???? Lol

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (3 children)

They don't give a shit about down ballot. Down ballot doesn't matter when you control all three branches of government, imprison or kill all your enemies, and replace the entire federal beauracracy with toadies.

They don't care about consequences because they do not intend to suffer them.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Down ballot is where the gerrymandering and state supreme courts work together to kill democracy.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

My man, what do you think “down ballot” means?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

What part of this do you not understand? They don't care about down ballot races because they intend to install a dictatorship. You think Putin gives a shit how much funding down ballot candidates get? Fuck no. They just install whoever they want or have sham elections.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago

You: They will control the House, Senate, and Presidency.

Also You: They don't care about voting in House and Senate races.

Somehow Also You: What don't you understand about my previous statement?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Fear will keep the local systems in line.

[–] [email protected] 29 points 7 months ago

LOL the GOP is now a vehicle to pay off Trump's legal woes.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Me (a serious reporter): Should I maybe write a story that points out weaknesses and flaws in the fascist candidate’s strategy so as to call attention to them and perhaps get them to fix those flaws? Yes, I think that would best serve everyone.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

All the news networks have been hedging their bets on a fascist takeover. Many of them are also directly or indirectly owned by billionaires who would benefit from said takeover.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Making it clear that a fascist is weak also weakens them. They gain power on the appearance of strength. Pointing out that they don't have any breaks this illusion.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I hope you’re right. I guess the laser focus on a swing state in the opening just struck me the wrong way. I understand and endorse blasting them for being underfunded/underprepared but the way it started read to me like “hey you are making a mistake, look at this!” and that grossed me out.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Honestly it's good.

Trump is not going to stop embezzling from the campaign, and the more people point out the problems the more chance there is that the republicans start infighting, and donors drop out.

[–] [email protected] 45 points 7 months ago

Why spend money when the plan is election fraud from the beginning?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

They ran out of cash already? Good.

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