2024 Presidential Election | ELECTION DAY 2024

[pnwheel]

What the literal fuck is the matter with the GOP

sitting here trying to think of things ive seen online that are crazier or stupider than this. Its a struggle. Who could have possibly thought this was a good idea?!? I’ll go out on a limb and guess that no black people were in the room when they decided to do this.

 

[4thgenheel]

The squirrel thing: some online-famous (male) OnlyFans model had an illegal pet squirrel; someone called the cops, and they apparently took it and euthanized it. Because this happened in NY, conservatives have rallied around it as the epitome of liberal governmental tyranny and Elon posted about it almost non-stop yesterday (including with AI-generated images of a squirrel with, like, a machine gun and tactical gear).

the Ann Selzer thing: I'm sure it has to do with the Iowa poll, but not sure how that became a hit with the gay community specifically

The "guy that killed Bin Laden" thing is the tweet that is being quoted at the bottom there. Some young guy posted a picture of himself and his friends with the caption "We’re Gen Z voters and we all PROUDLY voted for Kamala Harris! Real men support Harris" and the (Trump-supporting) Seal Team Six guy (Robert O'Neill) posted "You're not men. You're buys. If there was no social media you would be my concubines." Many people have pointed out that this is a deeply weird tweet that implies that this supposedly macho dude wants to use young men as sex slaves.

when the lgbtq community starts calling someone "mother" its basically saying the person is a legend/icon. deep respect.

How A Term with Queer Origins Became an Internet Sensation

It's seen under Instagram posts and in tweets on X.

time.com

 

[aGDevil2k]

Ralston picks Harris to win nevada

the man knows his shit

Reading that gave me the first chills about the potential result I have had

 

[aGDevil2k]

when the lgbtq community starts calling someone "mother" its basically saying the person is a legend/icon. deep respect.

How A Term with Queer Origins Became an Internet Sensation

It's seen under Instagram posts and in tweets on X.

time.com

There's one mother!

 

[rodoheel]

when the lgbtq community starts calling someone "mother" its basically saying the person is a legend/icon. deep respect.

How A Term with Queer Origins Became an Internet Sensation

It's seen under Instagram posts and in tweets on X.

time.com

I know what the term "mother" means, I just wasn't sure how it started getting applied to Selzer.

 

[4thgenheel]

I know what the term "mother" means, I just wasn't sure how it started getting applied to Selzer.

she issued a bombshell of a poll and is thus now legend/icon/mother. of course, kamala needs to win now for her to retain the title.

 

[Zoo_View]

Think we need those rates to tighten just slightly.

2020 Overall NC turnout was 75.35% and Mecklenburg was 72%, so it still trailed by 3ish%. But to make up ground we do need some tightening, but probably not a whole lot.

Does Mecklenburg have a more mobile, transient population than the rest of North Carolina?

It’s anecdotal, but I know numerous recent UNC alums whose first jobs were in Charlotte. They wanted to be in NYC or DC or Miami or London. At the first opportunity, they left Charlotte.

Are some still on the voter rolls in Mecklenburg and they’ve moved elsewhere?

 

[superrific]

the man knows his shit

Reading that gave me the first chills about the potential result I have had

Yes, but his prediction was not exactly on solid grounds. I saw that as "eh, coin flip, I'll choose Kamala because Dems typically get it done."

For my part, I just don't care about Nevada much. I don't think it's going to be the tipping point state for us, or even necessary to the coalition. It really only comes into play if Kamala loses PA but wins either GA or NC. That seems an unlikely combo with the information we have.

 

[gregh1]

 

[Charlotte1204]

Serious question. Why am I STILL getting texts asking for money? The ones I've gotten the last few days aren't from the Harris/Watz campaign. But hasn't TV time been bought, fliers printed, volunteers recruited, etc. I just got this one, and I'm annoyed by the content:

(damn it) Kamala will LOSE in Pa. if we can't afford our voter turnout teams! Rush $20 Blah blah blah and we'll TRIPLE it.

What does that even mean?

 

[rodoheel]

Serious question. Why am I STILL getting texts asking for money? The ones I've gotten the last few days aren't from the Harris/Watz campaign. But hasn't TV time been bought, fliers printed, volunteers recruited, etc. I just got this one, and I'm annoyed by the content:

(damn it) Kamala will LOSE in Pa. if we can't afford our voter turnout teams! Rush $20 Blah blah blah and we'll TRIPLE it.

What does that even mean?

There are still ongoing turnout and phone banking efforts. Still ad buys being made, probably. And importantly, resources are likely to be needed for post-election day legal fights.

 

[altmin]

Serious question. Why am I STILL getting texts asking for money? The ones I've gotten the last few days aren't from the Harris/Watz campaign. But hasn't TV time been bought, fliers printed, volunteers recruited, etc. I just got this one, and I'm annoyed by the content:

(damn it) Kamala will LOSE in Pa. if we can't afford our voter turnout teams! Rush $20 Blah blah blah and we'll TRIPLE it.

What does that even mean?

Campaigns borrow money. THey need to earn the capital to pay the loans back.

 

[superrific]

Serious question. Why am I STILL getting texts asking for money? The ones I've gotten the last few days aren't from the Harris/Watz campaign. But hasn't TV time been bought, fliers printed, volunteers recruited, etc. I just got this one, and I'm annoyed by the content:

(damn it) Kamala will LOSE in Pa. if we can't afford our voter turnout teams! Rush $20 Blah blah blah and we'll TRIPLE it.

What does that even mean?

Yes but all that stuff is purchased on credit. Plus, a lot of organizations like to bank funds for the future.

 

[aGDevil2k]

These Uncommitted Voters Finally Made Their Choice for President

Over the last four months, these voters have struggled with their decision. Now, with time short, they explain who’s getting, or not getting, their vote.

www.nytimes.com

 

[CFordUNC]

Folks, may I present to you the absolute craziest fucking...uh.....endorsement...is it an endorsement?...of Kamala Harris you will ever see. I laughed so many times reading this.

 

[Charlotte1204]

Yes but all that stuff is purchased on credit. Plus, a lot of organizations like to bank funds for the future.

There are still ongoing turnout and phone banking efforts. Still ad buys being made, probably. And importantly, resources are likely to be needed for post-election day legal fights.

Campaigns borrow money. THey need to earn the capital to pay the loans back.

OK. Got it. That all makes sense, and I guess I knew it. Just seems like there's a better way to phrase than "Damn it. Kamala will LOSE!"

I'm not really here for a lot of shrill language.

 

[WaynetheDrain]

Future POTUS

He is far and away the best messenger we have.

 

[CFordUNC]

 

[1moretimeagain]

the man knows his shit

Reading that gave me the first chills about the potential result I have had

I saw him on MSNBC and he was about as hedged as a man can be, said it’s a true toss up and he’s just throwing the dice in Kamala’s direction.

 

[SnoopRob]

Serious question. Why am I STILL getting texts asking for money? The ones I've gotten the last few days aren't from the Harris/Watz campaign. But hasn't TV time been bought, fliers printed, volunteers recruited, etc. I just got this one, and I'm annoyed by the content:

(damn it) Kamala will LOSE in Pa. if we can't afford our voter turnout teams! Rush $20 Blah blah blah and we'll TRIPLE it.

What does that even mean?

I'm still getting them, as well. I guess when I deleted that tweet, I doomed Kamala to losing in PA. Sorry, y'all.