DEBRA SAUNDERS BLOG: The early winner on Election Day? ‘Dissatisfied’
Who’s ahead? Dissatisfied
5:42 Eastern
NBC News released data that found three-quarters of voters feel the country is headed in the wrong direction — you can see it here: www.nbcnews.com/politics/rcna178602
According to the poll, 43 percent say they’re dissatisfied and 29 percent are saying they’re angry. If “dissatisfied” had qualified for the ballot, “dissatisfied” could have won.
Where’s KJP?
5:08 Eastern
The White House has released Wednesday’s schedule. For the third day in a row this week, there will be no daily briefing — usually led by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre — at the White House. This reminds me of the final days of Donald Trump’s time in the White House, after he lost in 2020 and public activity faded away.
Lock ‘em up? Harris: No comment
4:30 p.m. Eastern
Over the weekend, Kamala Harris refused to say how she voted on Proposition 36, a California ballot measure that targets retail theft and would increase sentences for repeat offenders.
How does someone who brags that she was a tough prosecutor not take a stand on a criminal-justice measure in her home state?
It’s what she does.
In 2014, Harris would not endorse or oppose a similar measure, Proposition 47. Obviously the veep has figured out that the best way to get elected is to not tell voters what she believes.
Where’s Joe?
According to White House pooler Steven Nelson of the New York Post, Joe Biden will not be attending any events tonight.
“We have an early travel/photo lid on Election Day, indicating that President Biden does not intend to participate in public events.”
That means, no POTUS at his trusted No. 2’s side on election night. Tongues will wag.
Yes, it’s almost over
4 p.m. Eastern
I’ve received loads of emails because I voted for Donald Trump. Some objected to specific Trump policies, but most went after Trump’s character, which is a big, easy target. Some readers also attacked my character, because, they told me, only a horrible person would vote for the horrible Trump.
Folks, you’re like Puritans trying to pin scarlet letters on heretics.
That tactic didn’t work for Hillary Clinton, who dubbed Trump supporters “deplorables.” It made her look like a sore loser, and she became one.
So here’s a piece of advice: Instead of deciding that Trump voters are bad people, maybe you should try to figure out why they support him. Show some curiosity. Listen and learn.
Contact Review-Journal Washington columnist Debra J. Saunders at dsaunders@reviewjournal.com. Follow @debrajsaunders on X.
