Who will win the 2024 Presidential Election

[jmccr8]

31 minutes ago, Sherapy said:

Harris has hit the ground running, talk about feet to the fire and so far she is earning the respect she is getting.  I am amazed at what I hear from many Republican’s how optimistic she is. My best friend knows her well and has hosted a private fund raiser for her too and one of our very own kids from PV (Palos Verdes) CA with the greatest of honor has interned for her and what we are seeing is who she is genuine, she is capable, competent and incredible, but she don’t play. And, it is on her to earn her own votes. And, holy moley you are spot on as long as she doesn’t do anything stupid or take this opportunity as a given or for granted which Hilary did do, she is most likely going to win a shot at being the first woman to lead America. I have friends all over the states, this is a big big deal. A lot of men too support her. I am from a family of Republican’s who are voting for her. I wish her the best, and of course heck, yeah I am voting for her. 
 It is also cool to hear from other countries and for those who care enough to come on here and root for her, and much gratitude to hearing all the different perspectives even if we disagree.@jmccr8 @Psyche @Grim Reaper 6

HI Sheri 

As far as I am concerned she is your best choice. I think some underestimate her abilities and will have to wait and see at election time how things pan out. I think that will start having interviews when she has been properly briefed/coached on many of the issues by her party. They are the party running the country at present and are the most in the know of national and international situations and development. 

[+DieChecker]

3 hours ago, Golden Duck said:

I think HRC lost because of Comey.

Definitely did not help. 

I read that for a second as Clooney.

[+Sherapy]

57 minutes ago, jmccr8 said:

HI Sheri 

As far as I am concerned she is your best choice. I think some underestimate her abilities and will have to wait and see at election time how things pan out. I think that will start having interviews when she has been properly briefed/coached on many of the issues by her party. They are the party running the country at present and are the most in the know of national and international situations and development. 

🙏🏼 Appreciate the thumbs up.💖

[+Link of Hyrule]

1 hour ago, jmccr8 said:

 I think that will start having interviews when she has been properly briefed/coached on many of the issues by her party. 

She's the Vice President of the United States, shouldn't she already know what the policies of her party are?

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[jmccr8]

1 minute ago, Link of Hyrule said:

She's the Vice President of the United States, shouldn't she already know what the policies of her party are?

HI Link

She represents a party and most of upper management' gets break downs of information gathered unless it is imperative to review with information in full depth. There is likely much that she has cursory knowledge of and the party will council her as to the party's goals and interest. 

[noon]

The Constitution lists only 3 qualifications for the Presidency —

🖤 Must be at least 35 years of age,

🖤 Be a natural born citizen,

 🖤 Must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of residents 35 and over in the USA was estimated to be 195,582,800 as of July 1, 2023.

and THIS IS OUR BEST OPTIONS?

I'm sorry but make it make sense.

[+Link of Hyrule]

2 hours ago, jmccr8 said:

HI Link

She represents a party and most of upper management' gets break downs of information gathered unless it is imperative to review with information in full depth. There is likely much that she has cursory knowledge of and the party will council her as to the party's goals and interest. 

Sounds weasily, if you ask me. The debate in September will be very interesting - the woman who is terrible at public speaking vs the man who is terrible at outlining policies, which will be the bigger problem for voters?

[acidhead]

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[the13bats]

[jmccr8]

9 hours ago, Link of Hyrule said:

Sounds weasily, if you ask me. The debate in September will be very interesting - the woman who is terrible at public speaking vs the man who is terrible at outlining policies, which will be the bigger problem for voters?

HI Link

The reality is all I did was give an opinion, I am not an American, I won't vote and nor do I intend to argue about it. 

You think it's weasel oh well that is your choice. My stance that she is the better option won't change, period. 

[lightly]

6 hours ago, jmccr8 said:

HI Link

The reality is all I did was give an opinion, I am not an American, I won't vote and nor do I intend to argue about it. 

You think it's weasel oh well that is your choice. My stance that she is the better option won't change, period. 

    Howdoo j,   trump says you don’t have to be a citizen to vote.  So if you want to vote..  just cross the border and vote.   
 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/ap-report-trump-advances-false-claim-3-5-million-voted-illegally

   

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[lightly]

   

[+Sherapy]

19 minutes ago, lightly said:

   

 

[jmccr8]

1 hour ago, lightly said:

    Howdoo j,   trump says you don’t have to be a citizen to vote.  So if you want to vote..  just cross the border and vote.   
 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/ap-report-trump-advances-false-claim-3-5-million-voted-illegally

   

HI Lightly

Well then maybe I should take the next 4 years off my cushy resort job and come run your country. Lol

[ohio traveler]

Holding my nose and voting for Trump. Yes, he is a loud mouth who often says stupid things. However, the alternative is much much worse.

 

[the13bats]

22 minutes ago, ohio traveler said:

Holding my nose and voting for Trump. Yes, he is a loud mouth who often says stupid things. However, the alternative is much much worse.

 

Worse than a life costing incompetent bumbling self seving lying sexist racist convicted felon who says he will start day one as dictator and abolish the constitution, it might take more than holding ones nose to waste their vote on the buffoon.

Saying he says stupid things is like calling leprosy a little skin rash.

 

[+Link of Hyrule]

8 hours ago, jmccr8 said:

HI Link

The reality is all I did was give an opinion, I am not an American, I won't vote and nor do I intend to argue about it. 

You think it's weasel oh well that is your choice. My stance that she is the better option won't change, period. 

The reality is that everyone here is offering opinions on who they think the best candidate is. I'm not demanding you believe me, this is just a discussion. I appreciate your views even when we disagree. You're one of the more respectful members I've had the pleasure to interact with.  

For me,  Trump is the better option out of the two and my stance is unlikely to change, unless Trump really does try to become a dictator (though like you I don't live there and won't be voting). And it's ok that you believe different - life would be hella boring if we all thought the same way. 

Thanks for the chat

 

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[+Sherapy]

11 hours ago, jmccr8 said:

HI Link

The reality is all I did was give an opinion, I am not an American, I won't vote and nor do I intend to argue about it. 

You think it's weasel oh well that is your choice. My stance that she is the better option won't change, period. 

Indeed Jay, 

I am from Ca and Kamala, during her stint as California's Attorney General (2011/2017), took significant action against big banks. A big achievements was her involvement in the investigation and settlement with major banks over their roles in the foreclosure crisis.

She was also a part of a multi-state investigation that culminated in a settlement with the five largest banks due to mortgage servicing and foreclosure practices it resulted in billions of dollars in relief for homeowners.

Harris also focused on consumer protection and took steps to hold financial institutions accountable for unfair business practices. She has a reputation as being a tough strong advocate for the consumer, especially in the context of housing and finance.

I am not gonna lie there are many, many, many of us want trump held accountable for his crimes, Jan. 6 making up a stolen election and instigating his supporters to storm the Capitol and people got killed, trump is the one who was trying to steal an election anyway she is no joke and will not be playing and, he knows it. 
 

Trump is not a choice, for me…ever.

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[jmccr8]

31 minutes ago, Sherapy said:

Indeed Jay, 

I am from Ca and Kamala, during her stint as California's Attorney General (2011/2017), took significant action against big banks. A big achievements was her involvement in the investigation and settlement with major banks over their roles in the foreclosure crisis.

She was also a part of a multi-state investigation that culminated in a settlement with the five largest banks due to mortgage servicing and foreclosure practices it resulted in billions of dollars in relief for homeowners.

Harris also focused on consumer protection and took steps to hold financial institutions accountable for unfair business practices. She has a reputation as being a tough strong advocate for the consumer, especially in the context of housing and finance.

I am not gonna lie there are many, many, many of us want trump held accountable for his crimes, Jan. 6 making up a stolen election and instigating his supporters to storm the Capitol and people got killed, trump is the one who was trying to steal an election anyway she is no joke and will not be playing and, he knows it. 
 

Trump is not a choice, for me…ever.

HI Sheri 

Thanks for the response and there is no favorable aspect to Trump as far as I am concerned. He uses people for personal gain and have seen street trash that are no different as he thinks overly high of himself. 

There are people that have greater wealth and influence than he has that wipe their a$$es with guys like him because he is disposable, something he won:t admit to. 

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[+Sherapy]

10 minutes ago, jmccr8 said:

HI Sheri 

Thanks for the response and there is no favorable aspect to Trump as far as I am concerned. He uses people for personal gain and have seen street trash that are no different as he thinks overly high of himself. 

There are people that have greater wealth and influence that he has that wipe their a$$es with guys like him because he is disposable, something he won:t admit to. 

Agreed, there is nothing favorable. He be running right to his jail cell, I hope.  He reminds me of Charles Manson more and more.😬

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[Occupational Hubris]

9 hours ago, ohio traveler said:

Holding my nose and voting for Trump. Yes, he is a loud mouth who often says stupid things. However, the alternative is much much worse.

 

Then you haven't been paying attention

[jmccr8]

7 hours ago, Link of Hyrule said:

The reality is that everyone here is offering opinions on who they think the best candidate is. I'm not demanding you believe me, this is just a discussion. I appreciate your views even when we disagree. You're one of the more respectful members I've had the pleasure to interact with.  

For me,  Trump is the better option out of the two and my stance is unlikely to change, unless Trump really does try to become a dictator (though like you I don't live there and won't be voting). And it's ok that you believe different - life would be hella boring if we all thought the same way. 

Thanks for the chat

 

HI Link

I don't take many things personally so I don't get overly emotional about discussing things and try to be fair. I know you get a lot of flack for your support for Trump and opt to choose not to get all evangelical over it as it's not my country and just one of many neighbors. 

I appreciate that you find my responses as non-aggresive as I don't think you are a bad person just because of a difference of opinion. 

[lightly]

  I must say, I’m not sure I like Harris’ idea of GIVING people $25,000 toward a down payment for a house.  . money doesn’t grow on Uncle Sammy trees?       The days of single family houses in and near Cities may be coming to an end?    The American dream needs a rethink? It doesn’t seem to make $ense anymore?     I bought this 10 acres in 1974 for $5000…& built this tiny house, on a basement, with my own hands in the summer of 1976 for about $4500 !   = $9500.   (less than the average rent for one year now).        (Oh, plus the well cost $900 back in 1974.).  I dug the septic tank & dry well, & well pit/pump& tank holes …BY HAND !       

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[+Sherapy]

9 hours ago, Occupational Hubris said:

Then you haven't been paying attention

Exactly, it’s like trying to recommend to my boss telling her I know a guy who could manage the companies financial well being, yet, just a few facts, he’s a convicted felon but, it’s only 34 convictions, and he was fired from the care home, so he made up a story and got his buddies to violently storm our care home and get a few patients killed. 😰

[+Sherapy]

18 minutes ago, lightly said:

  I must say, I’m not sure I like Harris’ idea of GIVING people $25,000 toward a down payment for a house.  . money doesn’t grow on Uncle Sammy trees?       The days of single family dwellings in and near Cities may be coming to an end?    The American dream needs a rethink? It doesn’t seem to make $ense anymore?

My hunch is the concept behind Kamala Harris' proposal to provide a $25 grand down payment subsidy to first-time homebuyers shares similarities with the mission of Habitat for Humanity. Both aim to increase access to homeownership, particularly for low- to middle-income families who may otherwise struggle to afford a home.

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that builds and rehabilitates homes for families in need, often offering affordable housing solutions through volunteer labor and financial assistance. Families typically pay an affordable mortgage, and they often contribute "sweat equity" by helping to build their own homes or those of others.

The Harris focus is on providing direct financial assistance for down payments, both seek to address the challenge of housing affordability and promote stable, sustainable living conditions for families. The scale and means of roll out are different.

Habitat for Humanity is nonprofit/a community-focused model, I actually have a friend that was a recipient of Habitat for Humanity, she went thru a lot of “vetting” and there are stipulations it is a hand up, not a hand out. Harris' proposal involves government-funded support on a much larger scale. And, there will be perimeters.

The big issue we have in CA is low to no housing inventory at all. I like the idea of building more houses over the next 4 years. It would put a lot of people to work with good jobs, increase inventory and open a path to home ownership, We gotta try things. 
 

 

Edited August 17 by Sherapy