Source: Garrison Center
by Thomas L Knapp
“A time-tested rule tells us that politics is about addition, not subtraction. There are exceptions, but for the most part, you win an election by getting more people to like you; getting more people to hate your opponent is your opponent’s job. Since 2016, Republicans and Democrats alike have worked to reverse that approach, relentlessly attacking their opponents and hoping the ‘hate vote’ goes their way. Among Americans over 50 years old, 16.5% are childless according to the US Census Bureau. [JD] Vance told them he doesn’t like them. Why would they vote for him? Childlessness among Americans under 50 is a moving target (because there’s still a chance), but in that demographic, a Pew Center survey found that 47% say they’re probably going to remain that way. Why would they believe Vance respects their interests or opinions? Oh, and 29% of American households own cats. Dude: Do NOT piss off pet owners.” (09/14/24)