When People Say “Don’t Bother”: Ignore Them
From the desk of Bibek, Senior Digital Strategist
There’s a reason Trump is behaving more erratically than usual and being louder about a third (illegal) term. The wheels are coming off and he wants to project strength. Apparently this includes launching a war of choice with no follow up plan. Really, it’s enough to stop bothering and give up.
Well, we looked at those headlines and collectively said “IDGAF”.
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What’s On Our Newsfeeds 🗞️
Why this story matters:
There is no such thing as a safe red seat anymore, especially after the “Peace President” who said “no new wars” has done exactly the opposite.
Why this story matters:
What democratic process? If he doesn’t endorse a Texas Senate candidate, Trump wants them to drop out.
Why this story matters:
Texas Latinos turned out in massive numbers for Democrats. The GOP playbook still treats “Latino voter” like a single checkbox. Voters keep proving otherwise.
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