Given the current state of partisan polarization, it’s unlikely Biden can get majority job approval next year even with the most fortunate set of circumstances. But the good news for him is that he probably doesn’t have to. Job-approval ratings are crucial indicators in a normal presidential reelection cycle that is basically a referendum on the incumbent’s record. Assuming Trump is the Republican nominee, 2024 will not be a normal reelection cycle for three reasons.

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    11 months ago

    Am I bullshitting, or am I applying the only leverage I have over the party?

    We can’t afford politicians, so the threat of withholding our votes is our only tool for influencing the party.

    I advise you to stop being a “safe” voter that will always and forever vote blue no matter who. Even if you’re going to vote for Dems anyway, make them think that they need to work for it.

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      11 months ago

      Am I bullshitting, or am I applying the only leverage I have over the party?

      You’re bullshitting

      I feel like you’ve had plenty of years to see how that “leverage” is going, and choosing now specifically to try to enforce it is really suspicious.

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        11 months ago

        “Now specifically”? This has been my political messaging strategy since I reached voting age. Feel free to continue lambasting folks for wanting the party to suck less, that seems really effective too. XD