Trump's 'dark and divisive' rhetoric energizes base but risks losing moderate voters

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Although he risks isolating a large swath of the country, some experts say the strategy works for an unconventional candidate like Pres. Trump.

weekend speeches in which he defended monuments to historical figures with ties to racism and attacked protesters as"angry mobs" whose"goal is to end America."

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump watch the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a flyover near the White House on July 4, 2020 in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump smiles at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Friday, July 3, 2020, near Keystone, S.D.MORE: Trump at Mount Rushmore: Controversy, fireworks and personal fascinationThe White House was clearly sensitive to that characterization. Press secretary Kayeigh McEnany opened her press briefing Monday attempting to flip the script, calling Trump's tone"unifying and patriotic.

President Donald Trump speaks during a "Salute to America" event on the South Lawn of the White House, Saturday, July 4, 2020, in Washington. President Donald Trump, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, stand during a flyover at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Friday, July 3, 2020, near Keystone, S.D."Particularly when issues of race are involved, you never know," Erikson added, noting the campaign could be throwing language on the wall and seeing with what sticks.

 

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Yes, you are right😂😂👍

Last time I checked, it wasn’t him burning down America.

He’s not an “unconventional candidate.” He’s a senior citizen with severe mental handicaps.

Stop propagating racism.

All Trump has left is his DEPLORABLES!

“The thing is never the thing”.

Headlines like yours are destroying our country. Name one thing in his speech by quoting it that is racist or divisive. One.

Maybe because we are in a dark and devisive time. You would criticize if he showed happiness and hope as you have before. Weak

ABC is not worried about isolating a large swath of the country. Why should Trump?

While another large swath of the country is asking 'what dark and divisive rhetoric' ? Patriotic speech is now deemed divisive ?

“Dark and divisive?” Couldn’t be farther from the truth. There’s a reason you are known as the EnemyOfThePeople .

He’s shooting himself in the foot

Because of the stupid, far-right supporters to whom Trump appeals, who can't be bothered to think for themselves, that is why this country's majority must fight every day, for every vote, until November 3rd. Because morons cannot be trusted with this country's welfare. VoteBlue

Remember THIS is how the racist slithered into the White House

He's alienating a HUGE swath of the county. All he has left is racists.

Biden's obvious Dementia risks him losing a large swath of the country. Do you really think Americans will vote for a feeble, old man with severe cognitive issues?

A great leader, probably best all time leader. The democrats should invest in kleenx to prepare for November.

Donald is not simply weak, his ego is a fragile thing that must be bolstered every moment because he knows deep down that he is nothing of what he claims to be.' --Mary Trump

Playing his greatest hits from 2016 won't work for Donald Trump in 2020. It's over for him and the GOP. NeverAgain LincolnProject

The expert you quoted said Trump's racist strategy is likely to fail spectacularly (ignoring that his racism is more of a trait than a strategy).

Dark and Divisive?! Y’all are hateful nutballs. Please stop lying. Y’all have no idea what’s to come. He WILL be re-elected. The silent majority is only growing. It’s a beautiful sight to see. And YOU are his biggest campaign boosters. ✊🏽

The question remains how many people are really buying it anymore. When Trump was only a candidate (2015) he had no record, he could say anything and nobody has expectations. Now after 4 years of horrible leadership, people know better. Only takes about 2% change to end it

Any questions?

unconventional = racist

No shit Sherlock? He beat a multi billion dollar cabal supported by the MSM.

That's the difference between establishments/swamp vs the disruptor President Trump. Most politicians, celebrities, media, are cowered to the mob, Trump is the only one standing.

Kinda weird how NYT, CNN, PBS, and now ABC have used the EXACT same words, 'dark and divisive' when referring to Trump, isn't it?

What was dark and divisive?

The only dark and divisive rhetoric in this nation is coming out of ABC News, but what do I know?

They mean, it works for unconventional voters like unapologetic racists.

He just needs to win 3 out of the 4 or 5 battleground states and he'll be the president in 2020. You do not matter to him unless you live in 3 out of those 5 states that will keep him in the White House and out of a courtroom.

You mean you need it to work to keep advertisers through the election season?

Loving America is dark and divisive now. You are lost in a rabbit hole.

THIS IS FROM MORE THAN A YEAR AGO...THERE WAS NO CORONA, YET SHE KNEW...

Everything he said needed to be said.

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