Staff Reports
Frank Luntz, a well-known pollster and political analyst, recently made an eyebrow-raising statement on CNN that should have Democrats sweating bullets. He suggested that President Joe Biden’s latest off-the-cuff remark, which some are dubbing a “garbage comment,” might just be the pivotal moment that propels former President Donald Trump back into the White House in 2024. This isn’t something to scoff at; after all, Biden’s slip-up could be the gift that keeps on giving for Trump’s campaign.
Luntz emphasized that Biden’s comments carry serious weight because they originated with the sitting president, not some random comedian at a poorly attended rally. He pointed out that endorsing bad behavior while attempting to support his vice president is simply inappropriate. The ramifications of Biden’s loose lips could energize Trump supporters in ways that Joe and his team likely haven’t even begun to comprehend. The parallels to Hillary Clinton’s infamous “basket of deplorables” comment during the 2016 election are hard to ignore, as it galvanized Trump’s base like never before.
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Trump’s camp is already on the offensive, and it’s expected that ads highlighting Biden’s blunder will likely begin rolling out immediately. Luntz noted that the fallout from Biden’s comment could target those final few percent of voters who are still undecided about their choice for president. With the election just around the corner, every little mistake from the Biden camp could turn out to be a boon for Trump’s campaign.
Furthermore, Luntz highlighted a pivotal point about voter sentiment. While many may find Trump’s persona off-putting, there’s growing concern about Vice President Kamala Harris’s unclear positions on key issues. This lack of clarity regarding her stance could turn voters off even more than Trump’s often brash, unapologetic demeanor. If people are unsure of where Harris stands, that uncertainty might just lead them to flock back to the familiar — even if that means Trump.
The stage is being set for a potential political revival for the former president, thanks to Biden’s careless comments. While Luntz may not be the president of the “Trump Train,” his analysis suggests that Biden’s verbal misstep could very well become the catalyst for a Trump resurgence.
