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Are Trump’s campaign rallies energizing his base – or sowing doubt? (www.theguardian.com)

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Given rambling speeches and personal attacks over policy talk, supporters wonder if events do more harm than good

As Donald Trump emerged to a thunderous roar of approval in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Rust belt, he was back in his comfort zone among the people who once put him in power.

But by the time he stepped off the stage nearly two hours later, even some of the former US president’s supporters were wondering whether his rallies are doing his re-election campaign more harm than good.

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“He reminded me why I’m not going to vote for him this time,” said Jenny, a local businesswoman who did not want to give her full name because she didn’t want to alienate customers.

“I voted for him in 2016 and had a Trump flag in the front yard. I voted for him again in 2020 but didn’t put the flag out that time. I’ve been thinking of voting for him again because Biden’s been so bad for the economy and Kamala won’t be any better. But after listening to that, I’m actually afraid of Trump being president again. I don’t know what he was talking about half the time. Perhaps he was always like that but he seems worse, more unstable.”

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 months ago

Are Trump’s campaign rallies energizing his base – or sowing doubt?

Is anyone confused as to whether it matters or not? His only goal in life is to be lauded by cheering audiences for whatever the fuck he thinks he's saying.

He's a demented narcissist. He'll hold rallies as long as he has the cash or influence to do so. Even if every single one turns the entirety of the crowd against him.

Remember the "loyalty oaths" first implemented by Gee Dubz and the Chainy? After Tulsa's humiliation they started that up again. He'll just do that. You have to swear on camera as to how great he is before you're allowed in. Roving gangs of Pinkertons will wander the arenas throwing out anyone not sufficiently cheering.