As the political circus gears up for another round, the spectacle around the potential re-election of Donald Trump is rapidly evolving into a series of absurdities matched only by the behavior of certain Democratic figures. One particular jab thrown in this arena seems to have taken center stage: questions about how Vice President Kamala Harris might explain a possible defeat at the hands of Trump should he secure another term in office. Critics are all but licking their lips in anticipation of what looks to be a political comedy show on how the left spins this potential loss.
There’s an ongoing debate about the relevance of pollsters, with one noted figure recently declaring them an outdated technology. It raises a vital question: when the dust settles from this election, how many pollsters will be left standing after their predictions end up in a pile of unwrapped Christmas gifts—totally wrong? It’s hard not to chuckle when thinking of all the frustrated polling agencies trying to reconcile their failures post-election. After all, if they can’t get a simple prediction right, one has to wonder how they manage to stay in business.
The drama queens are out in force, bemoaning the collective lack of IQ and morals of people who wouldn't elect Harris. They never had any intention of trying to understand anything outside their bubble. Pathetic. pic.twitter.com/9rSyIXc5SU
— Reluctantly gray hillbilly (@notincharge2day) November 6, 2024
Among the comedic highlights emerging from this pre-election chaos, observations about how dismal things might look for CNN also deserve a mention. Pundits have taken to social media to ridicule facepalming anchors who appear to wish they were anywhere but covering the election. The general consensus seems to be that their discomfort is palpable, with various commenters comparing their expressions to someone facing the prospect of a colonoscopy. If that isn’t the best response to CNN’s partisan antics, what else could encapsulate the viewing pleasure of conservative pundits everywhere?
On a more serious note, one can’t ignore the potential fallout should Trump lose the swing states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, critically viewed through the lens of the counting debacles observed previously. Looking at the insistence from establishment figures about needing a few extra days to count ballots, hilarity ensues when imagining what other excuses might be summoned. Perhaps while they’re at it, they’ll opt for a magic eight ball or some crystal ball predictions instead of trying to masquerade these delays with convoluted explanations.
Perhaps the most striking commentary comes from those rallying cries of “red, white, and blue.” Newly elected senators are tapping into the pulse of party loyalty in a manner reminiscent of conservative patriotism bursting forth like fireworks on the Fourth of July. The frustrations about being treated like “second-class citizens” resonate deeply, and legislators’ remarks about being fed up with the establishment only serve to stoke the fires of support among more traditional conservative values.
The potential for drama in this election season is vast, amusing, and sure to provide endless content for social media commentary. As situations develop, conservatives can only sit back and enjoy the ride, perhaps even cheer for the comedic show unfolding in front of their eyes. The question is not whether the left will outdo itself in creative blame-shifting but rather how much political gold will be mined from the folly when the sun sets on this electoral contest.