1. One thing with the RNC that isn't getting enough attention is that the GOP has really made an effort to foreground people of color. The most cynical explanation (which is largely true) is that it's attempt to assuage white GOP voters fearful party is racist.https://twitter.com/ddayen/status/1298646818020970497 …
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2. But aside from obvious cynicism, there's actual reasons for GOP & Trump to pursue POC. It's a game of margins with many tight states, so getting even a slightly larger share makes a big difference to outcome.
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3. And as Trump himself likes to note, Black voters staying at home is as good for him as votes. So as in 2016 there's a message of discouragement focused on weakness of Dem nominee (support for crime bill, gaffes etc).
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4. But really this pitch is discordant because it's made at same time Trump is also doing the ooga-booga law & order, suburbs under siege thing. More thoughts here:https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/rnc-race-kenosha-biden/ …
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