Annie Heffernan @annieheff.bsky.social

Yup. I once got in an argument with my dad and tried to *very gently* remind him that I am in polisci (theory, but still). His response “yeah, well I watch msnbc” 🫠

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Liza Mazel @lizamazel.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 05:18 UTC

...none because they changed THEIR minds, they're positive what everyone else will think. to wit: yep, he's too old, Trump's livelier, I'm voting for Trump/staying home. And hey, maybe so. Guess we'll see...

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Liza Mazel @lizamazel.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 05:17 UTC

Both my parents are inveterate Boomers, and still get and faithfully read the NYT cover to cover every Sunday--paper, natch. So, there is that. Idk. I haven't seen any actual swing or undecided votes or numbers (obv no one has seen meaningful polls yet). Mostly I see Dems commiting seppuku.

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Liza Mazel @lizamazel.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 05:16 UTC

I think my dad was just going off his own impression. On the other hand, he was dooming over the polls. And--I'm not -entirely- convinced the polls are accurate. It may be hopium. Anyway, he just texted to apologize if he upset me. We're good. I said, hey, us arguing won't change outcome anyway

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