As we draw ever closer to the general election the bane of our system will be reported heavily, at least it is my belief, that of the ‘swing voter’….
Who are these mystical voters that both parties want on their side?
A swing voter is an individual who does not consistently support one political party and whose voting behavior can vary from election to election. These voters are often seen as crucial in determining the outcome of elections, as their choices can significantly influence the results. Swing voters may change their allegiance based on various factors, including candidates’ policies, campaign strategies, and current events.
Basically it is a voter without party allegiance….put still buys into the two party thing hook line and sinker.
I bring this up because of an article about swing voters I recently read….this is from a poll taken before the present day mid terms….
Swing voters view the Republican Party more favorably than the Democratic Party heading into the 2026 midterm elections, yet they still favor Democratic congressional candidates by a double-digit margin, according to a new Data for Progress poll.
The findings capture a central paradox of the midterm landscape. While swing voters remain skeptical of both parties, dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress appears to be driving them toward Democratic candidates despite their unfavorable view of the Democratic Party.
Democrats have grown increasingly optimistic about retaking the House as Trump’s approval rating has slipped amid concerns over inflation, the cost of living and the fallout from the U.S.–Iran conflict. Historically, the president’s party tends to lose seats in midterm elections, giving Democrats an additional structural advantage.
Even so, the survey suggests voters may be willing to elect Democrats without embracing the party itself.
https://knewz.com/swing-voter-view-republicans-more-favorably-than-democrats/
This early poll may sound good for the Dems but is it good for the nation?
To me this is basically saying….anyone but Trump….and that is not a good way to vote.
There is one bright spot, for now, and that is the rise of Progressives….if only they can keep pressure up there may be some hope for the mid terms after all.
Ten years ago this country and the voters were bitter and of course I had something to say back then….
And in the end the voter will select the wrong people yet again and this nightmare will just keep going.
But that brings up another question….has the US ever had a free and fair elections?
This is an article written on the Level website and a bit of a history lesson….(com’on you knew there had to be some history in there, right?)
I’ve heard the term “free and fair elections” thrown about recently, and I’m not sure they’ve ever been a thing. To determine whether America has ever had free and fair elections, we must establish what those elections are. Americans generally define free and fair elections as those in which every eligible voter can cast a ballot without coercion, and all ballots are counted accurately under rules applied equally to everyone. That’s the baseline.
When concession or certification is contested without evidence, Americans perceive the election as less “fair,” even if the mechanics were sound. The question in the title asks if America has ever had such an election. Will the next major election, the 2026 midterms, be free and fair? President Donald Trump seems to think not and, in a nationally televised speech, has laid the groundwork for contesting the results if they aren’t to his liking.
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America has never had free and fair elections. The Supreme Court often acts to limit the voting freedoms Congress attempted to enact. The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments have all been gutted, rendering them less useful than intended. Racism, even when proven, is permitted unless intent is proven as well. Gerrymandering ignores the will of the people, replacing it with the will of the Party. Politicians are working to make voting harder, rather than easier. The mail-in-vote may go the way of the dinosaur. America could do better, but both major parties still prioritize winning elections over reflecting the will of the people.
https://www.levelman.com/has-america-ever-had-free-and-fair-elections/
Voting should be one of the easiest things to do in American life and yet some want to make it harder than ever….
What say you?
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