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GOP lawmakers are avoiding constituents due to backlash over budget cuts and Musk's actions. Dems like Walz and Khanna are stepping up to engage with voters in GOP districts.

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[–] nevemsenki@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Trump voters will stay trump voters anyway. He really could shoot someone on the street and nothing would change.

[–] cybersin@lemm.ee 21 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You're probably right.

But, if they cause a recession and people start getting laid off en masse? They're already forcing prices higher, laying off thousands of govt employees, and are poised to cut safety net programs.

[–] nevemsenki@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago

It'll be either Biden's or Elon's fault, depending on how deep in the conspiracy hole the person is. Trump will be blameless.

If only the Tzar/Führer/Trump knew!

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not quite. Offer them change and many will vote for you. It's the reverse of the Bernie-Trump pipeline.

[–] athairmor@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes. I know Trump diehards who voted for Obama—twice.

There’s just a whole lot of people who don’t feel “seen”—who feel like the government is full of people working in anyone interests but theirs.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You nailed it. This dissects the thing better than any article I've ever read.

How Half Of America Lost Its F**king Mind

[–] kbotc@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Why do you think that piece is saying? I read through it and can’t figure it out other than misdirected anger.