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Democratic Group Looks to Close Trump-Biden Enthusiasm Gap
US News ^ | July 22, 2020 | Steve People's

Posted on 07/26/2020 6:28:22 PM PDT by DoodleBob

President Donald Trump may be losing, but that doesn't mean Joe Biden is winning.

At least that's the concern of a pro-Democrat super PAC embracing a new strategy backed by $15 million in online ads to help close the nagging enthusiasm gap between the Republican president and his Democratic challenger. The strategist leading the super PAC known as PACRONYM warns that Biden is leading many polls “by default” and may lose his advantage unless Democrats give key groups of voters better reasons to get excited about their nominee.

“We really think that Biden's enthusiasm gap could be a vulnerability,” said PACRONYM founder and CEO Tara McGowan.

Beginning in August, the group and its sister nonprofit will begin pumping millions of dollars into online ads targeting a group of roughly 1.7 million “low-information” left-leaning voters — largely women of color under 35 — spread across Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Arizona and Georgia who don't know much about Biden and probably wouldn't turn out to vote without a push. The strategy represents a significant shift away from a broader group of “persuadable” voters in swing states who have been the overwhelming focus of more traditional political groups.

Recent polls suggest that much of Biden's support comes from a coalition of voters united far more by their disdain for Trump than their affinity for Biden. There is also agreement between the campaigns that many voters don't know Biden or his plans very well, despite his lifetime in Washington.

Biden's team has largely dismissed the issue, pointing to the intensity with which many voters oppose Trump. But sensing opportunity, Trump's campaign has been flooding swing states with anti-Biden attack ads trying to can scare away would-be Biden supporters or at least persuade them not to vote at all.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Delaware
KEYWORDS: biden; clowncar; delaware; enthusiasm; joebiden; joeclowncarbiden; pacronym; potus2020; taramcgowan; trump
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As I wrote elsewhere, Here are a few things on why we should discount polls but not discount Biden's threat:

-most polls are drawn from about 1,000 people and are hardly representative of who will vote across a state with millions of registered voters.

-the avg Trump supporter is suspicious of any unknown caller (e.g. Is it a doxxing Antifa dweeb?) asking "who ya gonna vote for?" And their hangup means an undersampling of Trump support, especially if your avg woke Dem is all about telling strangers their clever worldview.

-This little thing called the Electoral College means national polls are as helpful as is counting up the total number of goals scored by a team in the Stanley Cup finals to see who will win the series

All that said, election results are a function of turnout and geography. Sure, in PA Trump will win the Red areas. But Philadelphia and her woke hyped up citizenry will turn out in droves (and maybe multiple times...).

In addition to this article's "traditional" ways of whipping up enthusiasm, Dems are using these riots, erm, Biden Rallies and to whip up criminal enthusiasm.

It is not enough to simply hope the polls are BS and Trump folks will come out of the woodwork. If so, we are screwed.

1 posted on 07/26/2020 6:28:22 PM PDT by DoodleBob
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2 posted on 07/26/2020 6:32:25 PM PDT by Junk Silver (Like a trampled spring and a polluted well is a righteous person who gives way before the wickedPR25)
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To: DoodleBob

I know! I know!

Riots and looting! That will bridge the enthusiasm gap!


3 posted on 07/26/2020 6:32:34 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (You are in far greater danger from authoritarian government than you are from a seasonal virus.)
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To: Junk Silver

If all the Independents are siding with Biden, which seems to be the way it’s going, of course his enthusiasm is lower on average.

Independents are always being given a choice between two things, neither of which they really like. In this case, the fact that ALL of them plan to vote for Biden means he will win the election handily.


4 posted on 07/26/2020 6:35:22 PM PDT by babble-on
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To: DoodleBob

Democrat voters often get stupidity mixed up with enthusiasm.


5 posted on 07/26/2020 6:36:46 PM PDT by EagleUSA
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To: babble-on

Then why are they addressing a non issue?


6 posted on 07/26/2020 6:37:16 PM PDT by carcraft (Pray for our Country)
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To: DoodleBob; All
These clowns keep talking about Biden’s terrific poll numbers. Ummm... no has seen a coherent Biden in years. Some of the Presidential debate qualifiers should be:

- How many letters in the English alphabet?

- Can you tie your shoes without coaching from your wife?

- What are the three branches of American government?

7 posted on 07/26/2020 6:38:13 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isnÂ’t common anymore.)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
online ads targeting a group of roughly 1.7 million “low-information” left-leaning voters — largely women of color under 35
IOW, PACRONYM is run by and made up of racists.

8 posted on 07/26/2020 6:38:23 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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... and 62% of ALL voters are reluctant to talk about whom they plan to vote for, indicating many dems and indies plan to vote for Trump, otherwise they wouldn't be reluctrant.

Also how about this little jab at "B"lack people:

"... roughly 1.7 million “low-information” left-leaning voters — largely women of color under 35"

They don't have much respect for their voters or black people. I meant it may be true but ... I wouldn't talk about my own hoped for constituency with a mild euphemism for 'ignorant.'

9 posted on 07/26/2020 6:40:29 PM PDT by tinyowl (A is A)
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““We really think that Biden’s enthusiasm gap could be a vulnerability,” said PACRONYM founder and CEO Tara McGowan.”

You’re a real genius, Tara. Perfect for the Slow Joe campaign.


10 posted on 07/26/2020 6:42:22 PM PDT by SharpRightTurn (Chuck Schumer--giving pond scum everywhere a bad name.)
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To: tinyowl

Obama reflects on Joe Biden:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cjwmk4ZNs0


11 posted on 07/26/2020 6:43:15 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: DoodleBob
Is it true that Joe is planning to move the capitol to his basement?


12 posted on 07/26/2020 6:43:20 PM PDT by Right Wing Assault (Die-ggl,TWT,FCBK,NYT,WPo,Hwd,CNN,NFL,BLM,CAIR,Antf,SPLC,ESPN,NPR,NBA,ARP,MSNBC)
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To: DoodleBob

They’re going to need an actual candidate and not a talking cadaver for that, I’m afraid.


13 posted on 07/26/2020 6:44:10 PM PDT by Caipirabob (Communists...Socialists...Fascists & AntiFa...Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: carcraft

Cause she’s stupid?


14 posted on 07/26/2020 6:45:27 PM PDT by babble-on
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To: DoodleBob
“We really think that Biden's enthusiasm gap could be a vulnerability,”

Ya Think?
15 posted on 07/26/2020 6:46:14 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: SharpRightTurn

Our intrepid leader emerged from his motorcade en route his return to D.C. to this amazing reception from fellow Bedminster locals.

https://twitter.com/DanScavino/status/1287467055931953158

Praying that this is indicative of the true spirit for our man around the country.


16 posted on 07/26/2020 6:47:45 PM PDT by edie1960
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To: SunkenCiv

You are only #8, but win the Post of the thread.


17 posted on 07/26/2020 6:50:06 PM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s^2)
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To: Cobra64

These clowns keep talking about Biden’s terrific poll numbers. Ummm... no has seen a coherent Biden in years. Some of the Presidential debate qualifiers should be:
- How many letters in the English alphabet?

- Can you tie your shoes without coaching from your wife?

- What are the three branches of American government?”

If Obama were asked these questions he would not give the right answer for one and three. Not sure about two.


18 posted on 07/26/2020 6:50:22 PM PDT by angry elephant (My MAGA cap is from a rally in Washingon state in May 2016)
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To: DoodleBob

Shouldn’t a good poll take enthusiasm in consideration when determining likely voters? Or is this evidence the Democrats think the polls are bogus?


19 posted on 07/26/2020 6:51:00 PM PDT by Raycpa
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To: Junk Silver
Maybe they could show joe when he spoke passionately about what he believed in....

https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2019/03/05/joe-biden-tough-on-crime-speech.cnn

20 posted on 07/26/2020 6:58:44 PM PDT by M-cubed (The MSM is now the 4th Branch of Government.....)
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