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President Biden’s recent comment branding Trump supporters as “garbage” promises to be a game-changer in the upcoming 2024 election, raising eyebrows and hackles alike. According to pollster Frank Luntz, this blunder could very well hand the election to Donald Trump on a silver platter. It’s hard to believe that the same Biden who prided himself on unity has decided to toss a grenade into the political arena, but here we are.
As Biden’s supporters attempt to downplay the repercussions of this verbal faux pas, political analysts aren’t letting the President off so easily. Luntz noted that unlike a typical slip of the tongue at a comedy show, this is coming from the highest office in the land. It’s a serious faux pas for the president to insult millions of Americans who support Trump, and it appears this comment could ignite a firestorm of support for the former president, much like Hillary Clinton’s infamous “basket of deplorables” did back in 2016.
JUST IN: Pollster Frank Luntz says President Biden may have lost Kamala Harris the election, says his "garbage" comment is "huge."
CNN: Will Biden's comments move voters?
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 30, 2024
Luntz isn’t mincing words; he believes that Biden’s trash-talking will mobilize Trump’s base in a big way. The implication is clear: voters don’t take kindly to being insulted. Biden’s comments are being positioned as a rallying cry for Trump supporters to get out and vote, particularly those who might have been sitting on the fence. The idea that the administration is trying to sweep this under the rug only adds to the absurdity of the situation.
While Biden may be out trying to mend fences, the Republicans are gearing up to launch a barrage of advertising that highlights his irresponsibility. Luntz predicts that the fallout from Biden’s comments will resonate with the last few percent of persuadable voters—a group that, apparently, still needs some convincing. It’s hard to imagine what kind of convincing Biden has in mind, especially since his chosen words could scare away voters instead.
And then there’s Kamala Harris, who’s supposedly holding her own in the polls across states like Michigan and Wisconsin. But Luntz casts doubt on her lead, suggesting that traditional blue-collar workers are eyeing Trump with renewed interest. Those Teamster members, who’ve traditionally leaned Democrat, are reportedly picking Trump over the Democrat ticket in significant numbers. It turns out that a lot of working-class voters appreciate someone who speaks plainly, in stark contrast to the indecipherable rhetoric that often comes from the Biden administration.
As the early voting numbers indicate a strong Republican showing, Democrats are feeling the heat. Biden’s careless remarks about Trump supporters will not only haunt him, but they also serve as a confirmation for any wavering Trump supporters that it’s time to rally behind their candidate. If Biden continues on this path of insulting his opponents rather than offering a clear, coherent message, he might just be the best campaign manager Trump ever had. The road to the White House in 2024 is not just paved with Biden’s careless words; it could very well be built on the very trash he decided to toss.
