"Not the odds, but the stakes."
That's my shorthand for the organizing principle we most need in 2024 election coverage. Not who has what chances of winning, but the consequences for our democracy— given what's possible in this election. Not the odds, but the stakes.
Here is an example of stakes commentary. Its analysis is both plausible and terrifying.
https://newrepublic.com/article/174535/people-arent-facing-horrors-new-trump-term-bring
How do leftists not understand that in the American system as it currently works a vote for any third party left wing candidate is half a vote for the Republican?
Is it really worth betting democracy on this cycle? What scenario are you envisioning where he gets anything more than 1-2%? (aka probable winning margins in the swing states)
Was Jill Stein worth it in 2016?
@radical_moderate @jayrosen_nyu
If the green party is a threat to your party, then your party sucks.
My vote will never take a vote away from biden because I'll never vote for him, so don't worry.
So...you believe in left wing causes...and you go to the trouble of voting... Do you think there will be a free and fair election in 2028 if Trump wins in 2024?
Did you read the article?
Jay Rosen
Mr.Cooper
radical_moderate 🇵🇸