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    1. William Eden‏ @WilliamAEden 22 Dec 2019
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      94) Putting it all together: Trump was a charismatic man who drew back the veil on politics, told GOP voters what they wanted to hear, had little to no ability to govern the country, nor had enough loyalty to staff a government. He was built to win the presidency, nothing else.

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    2. William Eden‏ @WilliamAEden 22 Dec 2019
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      95) We walk a dangerous line today, because the traditional political system would do anything they could to remove him - understandably so, he's an existential threat to their system. But they burn their own political capital to do so, making the losses doubly bad.

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    3. William Eden‏ @WilliamAEden 22 Dec 2019
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      96) Remember that infections aren't the only thing that can kill the host, the immune response can do the job just the same. Remember that "this too shall pass", and please do not do any unnecessary collateral damage to the foundations of our prosperity and governance.

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    4. William Eden‏ @WilliamAEden 22 Dec 2019
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      97) Looking ahead to 2020, I'm seeing an awful lot of terrible takes. "Trump is on track for a landslide." "The only person who could beat Trump is [candidate X]" for all values of X. I think the left has a form of Stockholm Syndrome after 2016.

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    5. William Eden‏ @WilliamAEden 22 Dec 2019
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      98) The race is still early. Generic congressional ballots and special elections both agree the national environment is significantly Democratic right now. Trump's approval rating is poor and not improving. Economic fundamentals are good, but the felt sense isn't one of a boom.

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    6. William Eden‏ @WilliamAEden 22 Dec 2019
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      99) And no, the electoral college isn't rigged for Trump. The Midwest itself gives an electoral college advantage right now - in 2008 and 2012 the Dems actually had the electoral college advantage, not Republicans! Whoever takes the Rust Belt takes America (kinda, for 4 years).

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    7. William Eden‏ @WilliamAEden 22 Dec 2019
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      100) In short, and in consolation: Trump is neither inevitable - nor even necessarily likely - to have another 4 years in office. The probability of a second Trump term is probably just a coin flip. 2020 is yet to be decided. Merry Christmas everyone, and have a Happy New Year!

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    8. William Eden‏ @WilliamAEden 22 Dec 2019
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      Whew, that's finally over. Please remind me never to do this again, or to listen to @vgr in general. Thanks for the kind words everyone, and I hope my new followers enjoy my 99% Trump-free content!

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    9. Nabeel‏ @nabeelqu 22 Dec 2019
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      Replying to @WilliamAEden @vgr

      FWIW I really enjoyed reading this! What did you learn from doing it?

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    10. William Eden‏ @WilliamAEden 22 Dec 2019
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      Replying to @nabeelqu @vgr

      1) quality content does bring quality attention and followers 2) there is indeed a small market for nuanced takes 3) never divide tweetstorms across more than one session 4) never trust @vgr

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      Venkatesh Rao‏ @vgr 22 Dec 2019
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      you'll thank me later 😎

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