Anecdotal evidence and common sense vs. polls (vanity)

[BuckeyeGOP]

Yesterday my family and I were driving from Columbus to Cincinatti. As we got on I-270, (the outterbelt for Columbus), the traffic was unusually heavy and slow. It didn't take long to see why. A massive Trump road train was in progress. As far as the eyes could see on both sides of the highway were countless cars and trucks flying the American flag and Trump 2020 flags. This went on non stop, both directions, as we traveled 20 miles to our exit. 270 is basically a complete loop about 60 miles that encircles the city. I have never seen a display of political enthusiasm like this before, it had to be hundreds and hundreds of vehicles. I noticed the majority of license plates were registered locally. Columbus is located in Franklin County Ohio, one of the bluest counties in Ohio, and one of only a handful that went Hillary in 2016.

Seeing this, seeing the boat parades everywhere, seeing the massive rallies for Trump and then comparing that to Biden's pathetic appearances and no-show events leaves me wondering how can this be...how can this stuff not reflect in polling? Something doesn't smell right.

On the other hand, if I'm going to be completely honest, when it comes to yard signs, it's a different story. I travel all over the suburbs everyday and the yard signs for Biden out number Trump yard signs by probably 5 to 1. That would be my only anecdotal observation that gives me some pause. There are some things though that might explain this. Ohio State Univ is the largest employer in Columbus so there is no shortage of professors and university govt professional workers. We also have a lot of attorneys and young tech professionals. Columbus is also known as being one of the country's most gay-friendly cities.

But it's not just the massive display of Trump enthusiasm that makes me scratch my head when looking at polls, it's also common sense. I try to put myself in the shoes of the other side and imagine what would motivate middle to upper middle class professionals in suburbs to not only vote Biden, but proudly display a yard sign to show it. I honestly cannot figure it out. It's baffling and seems so obviously self-destructive. It was easy to understand how Obama got elected in 2008. The pushing of hope, an economic meltdown, the first African American president and of course a terrible candidate in McCain. 2012 was the result of a wishy-washy weak candidate on our side in combination with the usual history of how difficult it is to unseat an incumbant. 2016 was a message that we were sick of the establishment and Hillary was everything that represented the swamp.

This time we have a proven leader. A president who never once left the side of the people in favor of the establishment. A true outsider that works everyday to keep his promises for us. Doing all of this while being attacked, maligned, and impeached....for nothing....and from both sides.

I only see one reason why someone who is an otherwise reasonable thinking professional American would vote Biden. Their hatred for Trump on a personal level is so strong they would vote in a piece of paper over him. A hatred so strong they would risk gambling with a socialistic agenda. It's mind-boggling.

History tells us that voting against a candidate is never enough but looking at the polls you would think that it's more than enough.

I believe Trump will win because of what I witnessed on the highway yesterday...the majority of people still love this country more than they hate Trump.

[attiladhun2]

Wonderfully written obituary of the BSM (Bullsh!t Media).

[Diana in Wisconsin]

SO HAPPY to hear that! Yippee!

Trump. 2020. Landslide. Let’s Make It So! :)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

LOL! Excellent!

[trebb]

Cruisin’ The Coast is starting down here in the Biloxi area...this year there’s a LOT of Trump banners and American Flags on display with the cars.